April 8, 2009

By Carol McCracken

The Portland Youth Advisory Council will host its third annual concert for teenagers on Friday, April 17, from 7 :00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Ocean Gateway Terminal at the bottom of the Hill.

The event will provide local teens with a substance free night of music, entertainment and fun. This will be the first time Ocean Gateway will be the location for the Council’s concert.

Tickets will be available for purchase next week at all Portland public high schools for $3.00 and $5.00 at the door. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Skatepark Committee’s fundraising campaign for the construction of a new skatepark at Dougherty Park.

The concert is open to teens under nineteen years old.

Please contact pyac.email@yahoo.com for questions

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By Carol McCracken

For the second year, Portland is offering compost bins and kitchen waste pails at discounted prices for purchase. The city endorses compost as an environmentally responsible alternative to fertilizing lawns and gardens and an efficient way to reduce waste management costs of the city.

Last year more than 500 compost bins were sold through the program.

The 2009 home compost bin and how to-guide are available for $40.00. The bin has a 10 year warranty and is made of 100% recycled plastic and is large enough for a family of five.

Orders will be taken in person or via mail at the Department of Public Services, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101 until May 1, 2009. Or please call 874-8801 for more info.

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