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See full forecastToday’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6
Portland will reopen Catafalque Drive through Payson Park on Nov. 16
Plus, Portland's rent jump since 2019 and a record Maine midterm turnout.
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News Notes · More
Payson Park
If you drive through Payson Park, Portland plans to reopen Catafalque Drive on Nov. 16. Crews installed speed humps this week on the stretch that meets Baxter Boulevard, which has been closed to vehicle traffic since June. The Portland Press Herald
Housing
The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition says Portland saw just 7 percent housing growth but a 56 percent rent increase between 2019 and 2026. The group blames restrictive zoning laws, building codes and permitting. WGME
Portland's rents rose far faster than its housing stock
Source: WGME
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Housing growth | 7% |
| Rent increase | 56% |
Gorham
Gorham voters approved more than $6 million for high school renovations. The work includes parking, sidewalks and drainage, plus replacing old portable classrooms. WGME2
School costs
A petition organized by Cumberland resident Shirley Storey-King will now force talks on the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school cost-sharing agreement. The current formula for Maine School Administrative District 51, which sets how much each town contributes, was created in 1966. The Portland Press Herald
Maine Celtics
The Maine Celtics open their season at the Portland Expo against the Westchester Knicks on Friday at 7 p.m. The teams meet again Sunday at 12:30 p.m. WGME2
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Turnout
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says Maine set a record for early voters and that turnout passed the last midterm. She said more than 300,000 Mainers requested and returned an absentee ballot. WGME
UMaine
The University of Maine is offering early retirement packages to 158 faculty members as it tries to close a $19 million budget gap. Faculty are eligible at 55 years old with 10 years of service, and those who accept get a one-time payment equal to their annual salary. The Portland Press Herald
UMaine's buyout offer by the numbers
- 158
- faculty members offered early retirement
- $19 million
- budget gap the university is trying to close
- 55
- minimum age to be eligible, with 10 years of service
Source: The Portland Press Herald
Firewood
With heating oil prices up, wood suppliers are busy. Big's Firewood owner Eddy McGuire says he gets dozens of calls every day, and split wood needs about a year of aging to be ready to burn. WGME
Biddeford
Biddeford Harbormaster Paul Lariviere has been placed on paid administrative leave, interim City Manager Cornell Knight confirmed Thursday. Lariviere has held the job for 45 years. The Portland Press Herald
Soccer
Top-seeded Yarmouth beat No. 7 Cape Elizabeth 2-1 on penalty kicks in the boys Class B South final. James Harnett scored the winning kick, sending the Clippers to the state championship. WGME
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Portland will reopen Catafalque Drive through Payson Park on Nov. 16
Plus, Portland's rent jump since 2019 and a record Maine midterm turnout.
The TLDR
- Catafalque Drive in Payson Park reopens Nov. 16
- Portland rents rose 56% from 2019 to 2026
- Maine set a midterm early-voting record
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The Bowdoin Orient3 hours ago
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The Bowdoin Orient5 hours ago
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