[I don't really like staying home...]
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Precieux, of Portland, Maine
May 7, 2020
2020-05-07
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Armenian Memorial, Bayside
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 twentieth century, over 250 Armenian families lived in Portland, where they established businesses and a vibrant social life."
The church in the background of the middle photo is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 190 Cumberland Avenue, Portland.
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Wabanaki satchel
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."
The satchel is 6" from top to bottom, and the clasp is made from a bear's tooth.
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February 2024
L'Africana Market, 2024
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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Tu Casa Salvadorena Restaurant, 2024
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 stuffed with meat).
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Dina's Cuisine, 2024
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, Greek, and Egyptian delicacies, as well as their popular naan bread.
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Veranda Asian Market, 2024
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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La Bodega Latina, 2024
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 been nicknamed, "a 'consulate' for the Latino community."
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January 2024
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Virtual programming at PPL
Libraries - activity programs
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.
Portland Public Library
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1326930519100186624
2020-11-12
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PPL To Go Webpage
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Public libraries
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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<br /><a href="https://www.portlandlibrary.com">https://www.portlandlibrary.com</a>
June 18, 2020
2020-06-18
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