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• Key bridge to connect trail networks in Portland's Stroudwater neighborhood (mainebiz.biz) — A new pedestrian bridge in Portland's Stroudwater neighborhood opens September 18, linking the Stroudwater River Trail with the Fore River Sanctuary and paving the way for a three‑mile Stroudwater Connector Route. Portland residents can expect more accessible, off‑street options for walking and bike commuting between outer Congress Street, Brighton Avenue, Rock Row, and nearby green spaces.
• Greater Portland Out of the Darkness Walk aims to bring Mainers together for suicide prevention (newscentermaine.com) — Greater Portland's Out of the Darkness Walk in Portland brings together more than 1,000 Mainers to honor loved ones lost to suicide and raise funds for research and local mental health programs. Organizers and partners like Sweetser stress breaking stigma, expanding access to care, and encouraging anyone in crisis to reach out for help, including through the 988 lifeline.
• Bill's Early Life: From Portland to South Boston (news-usa.today subscription) — A longtime funeral professional who served families across Southern Maine was born in Portland and spent part of his childhood in South Boston before returning to the state he loved. His work with Walker Cremations, Funerals and Gatherings made him a familiar, steady presence for grieving families from Portland down the coast, reflecting a life shaped by New England's close-knit communities.
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