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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:40pm
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The music of Ryan Flaherty and the Burners

Submitted by Helen Dailey on Tuesday, May 21st, 2:25 pm

RYAN FLAHERTY AND THE BURNERS

Ryan Flaherty and the Burners will be performing at The Big Easy in Portland on Saturday, May 25th. Ryan Flaherty and The Burners formed in 2011. The band is know for its captivating lyrics, burning tempos and diverse instrumentation.

For more information on the band click here: RYAN FLAHERTY AND THE BURNERS

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Peregrines Finding a Home

Submitted by Bill Green on Monday, May 20th, 7:01 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Peregrine Falcons suffered significantly because of DDT spraying.  Still one of the most regionally diverse raptors, they are making a comeback in Maine thanks to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Biodiversity Research Institute.

Peregrine are traditionally cliff-dwellers although in recent years they have occasionally nest on tall buildings or bridges.  They are crow sized, between a foot and two feet in height.  The females are larger than the males by as much as a third.

They eat medium sized birds and perhaps smaller rodents.

There are 25 nesting pairs in Maine.  The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Biodiversity Research Institute are working together to learn more about these exciting raptors.

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Portland makes progress in battling homelessness

Submitted by Caroline Cornish on Monday, May 20th, 6:40 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Portland City Council is getting an update on how well its new plan to reduce homelessness is going. And there is good news.

Portland started implementing some new strategies on homelessness in March. A study group had been put together because the number of homeless people in the city just kept growing. The immediate goal of these efforts is to close two of the city's three overflow shelters by mid-January. And so far, the city is on pace to do that.

Last month, one of the overflow shelters was only used 4 nights. The month before, it was regular practice for 15-40 people to stay there. And housing placements are about a third higher than they were at this time last year, ever since Portland started requiring every person seeking shelter to work with shelter staff on a housing plan.

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Portland police survey asks residents how safe they feel

Submitted by Amanda Hill on Monday, May 20th, 4:49 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Portland Police Department wants to know if its residents feel safe in their communities.

The department has teamed up with the University of New England to create an online survey for Portland residents to take.

It's an anonymous way for community members to give the police feedback on whether their presence is working, if they feel like crime is a problem in their area, and if so, the type of crime they see.

Assistant police chief, Vern Malloch, says they'll compare the results of the survey to their own data on crime rates in specific neighborhoods, and this will help them see if they're missing something.

Malloch says they want everyone to take it, and he means everyone; from new residents, to the homeless, to those living in shelters, if they can access a computer.

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The music of James McCartney

Submitted by Helen Dailey on Monday, May 20th, 1:02 pm

JAMES MCCARTNEY

James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, will release his first full-length record, "Me," on May 21st. The album is the result of James McCartney working on and off in the studio for over two years. He played most of the instruments, including bass, guitars, and piano-and of course, he sings.

For more information on James MCartney click here: JAMES MCCARTNEY

James McCarney was at One Longfellow Square in Portland on Thursday, May 16th.

For more information on the show click here: ONE LONGFELLOW SQUARE

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Sea Dogs lose final game, series to Binghamton Mets

Submitted by Melissa Kim on Sunday, May 19th, 7:01 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Portland Sea Dogs trying to keep up the momentum after Saturday's walk-off grand slam victory against the Binghamton Mets. But the team had a tougher start on Sunday.

Portland was already down, 3-0, in the 3rd inning, but rallied to lead 4-3 by the 5th inning.

Xander Bogaerts hit a RBI double in the 7th to bring the Sea Dogs within 1 run, but it wasn't enough. He led Portland 2 RBIs.

Binghamton wins the final game of the series, 8-5. Portland is back at Hadlock Field on Monday night for the 1st of a 4-game series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

 

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