Portland News

Carol Ann Tyler has been permanently appointed to serve as the town's assessor. Tyler, who has served as the town's acting assessor for the past four months, will assume her role in the permanent position immediately.

Submitted by Lucy McMillan, Wesleyan University , on 2009-11-24.   On Friday, Dec.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Judge Joseph D Marino, Middletown Probate Court, on 2009-11-24.   The Middletown probate Court is holding it's 15th annual Holiday Gift Drive.

At The Library Submitted by Suzanne Elliot, Russell Library/Wesleyan, on 2009-11-23.   Wesleyan students will talk about Portland's brownstone quarries on Tuesday, Dec.

Submitted by Annette Kowalczyk, BSA Troop 57, on 2009-11-20.   Boy Scout Troop 57 will conduct a bottle drive on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of American Distilling & Manufacturing Company, Inc., 31 East High Street , next to Island Coffee Traders.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Encore Dance Studio on 2009-11-20.   The Communtiy Dance Ensemble at Encore Dance Studio in Portland will give a benefit performance of The Nutcracker on Dec.

Submitted by Jennifer Fusco , Middlesex Health Care Center , on 2009-11-16.   Cloe Poissan Roland Morin, resident at Middlesex who served in the Army from 1953-1955, Philip Cacciola and Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano raised the American Flag during a dedication ceremony at Middlesex Health Care Center.

School Stuff Submitted by Westbrook Schools on 2009-11-12.   Provided by Westbrook Schools Westbrook High School students Michael Cormier, Harlan Toussaint, Andrew MacMillan, Arianna Cote use the school's newly acquireed super safe table saw.

School Stuff Submitted by Patricia Charles on 2009-11-13.   Gone are the days of dusty blackboards and clapping erasers! Chalk and dry erase boards are being replaced by interactive whiteboards, a touch-sensitive display board that is connected to a computer and digital projector.

For a small town, Portland, Connecticut has some great pizza places. While I do not live there, I have family who does and I'm well acquainted with its pizza restaurants.

At The Museum Submitted by Deborah Moore, Wadsworth Mansion, on 2009-11-05.   Image Photography The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate in Middletown is hosting their first Bridal Fashion Show and Brunch on Sunday, November 15.

PORTLAND - Portland School District officials closed the Portland Middle School for Tuesday, Nov.

Connecticut lawmakers are creating a task force to study better ways to prevent domestic violence and help its victims.

During a circle session where the class stands in a circle and students each take their turn to show off their new hip hop moves in the center, instructor Levi Banner fills in a dead spot by showing the kids some more acrobatic moves My recent stories about the High School for Recording Arts Portland generated more than 75 comments -- as a gauge of ...

Cecelia Burnett and Ann Swanson had already set their wedding date. When they joined about 1,000 other gay marriage supporters for an election night party in a Holiday Inn ballroom, they hoped to celebrate the vote that would make it possible.

Maine voters repealed a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed, dealing the gay rights movement a heartbreaking defeat in New England, the corner of the country most supportive of gay marriage.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell has agreed to keep the state's workers' compensation office in Middletown open for use by local residents, employers and employees.

School Stuff Submitted by Don Gates on 2009-10-27.   Provided by East Hampton Schools East Hampton Middle School Principal John Fidler with Superintendant of Schools Judith Golden and board of education chair Michael Vasquenza.

Submitted by Heather Cavaliere on 2009-10-30.   The Town of Portland will host a Veterans Day Dinner in an effort to honor and remember those who bravely defended and fought for our country.

People Submitted by Claudia Van Nes on 2009-10-27.   Lary Bloom came home from his tour of duty in Vietnam safely.