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Armenian Memorial.JPG
Views of the memorial to the Armenian people of Portland, at the corner of Cumberland Avenue and Franklin Arterial, which reads: "This memorial is dedicated to the survivors of the Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923, who settled in Bayside. By the early…

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Traditional satchel made by Twofeathers, from Portland, and of the Wabanaki confederation- which comprises the Maliseet, Micmac, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy, which are First Nations of Maine. Wabanaki translates as "People of the Dawnland."
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Exterior view of L'Africana Market, 570 Brighton Avenue (Rosemont Corner), Portland. The health food market specializing in imported grocery items was founded in 2018 by Dr. Maxwell Chikuta.

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Exterior view of Tu Casa Salvadorena Restaurant, 70 Washington Avenue, Portland. The Salvadorean restaurant on Munjoy Hill was opened by Etlinda Alvarez in 2001. Among the Central American delicacies served are Pupusas revueltas (corn pancakes…

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Exterior views of Dina's Cuisine, 845r Forest Avenue, Portland. The Middle Eastern restaurant and takeout, formerly known as Ameera Bread, opened at their location north of Woodfords Corner, in 2021. Specialities include Iraqi, Lebanese, Turkish,…

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Exterior views of Veranda Asian Market, 695 Forest Avenue, Portland. The grocery market and takeout business, specializing in Vietnamese delicacies, at Woodfords Corner, opened in 2012.

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Exterior views of the grocery store, La Bodega Latina, 863 Congress Street. The Hispanic food market, at the corner of Congress Street and Weymouth Street opened in June 1998. At the heart of Portland's Parkside neighborhood, the popular store has…

Virtual programming at PPL.pdf
Library programs move online! This screenshot of a tweet advertises a literary lunch program with author Layne Witherell, in collaboration with Print: a Bookstore. Witherell will discuss his book, Wine Maniacs.

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Screenshot of Portland Public Library's PPL To Go webpage, captured June 18,2020. The library, while still closed to the public, began allowing patrons to pick up items they had requested.
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