… Take the postcard-perfect sunset that served as a backdrop for "EAT OTTO." The message connoted the five-year anniversary for Otto’s Pizza, which may have raised a few eyebrows considering Otto’s is a for-profit business and normally would be ineligible for sign status. But that changed via what Bergeron calls a "work-around": In exchange for … Read more
Members of Girl Scout Troop 1714 held a teen clothing drive to benefit the Preble Street Teen Center. Members delivered donations to the center staff earlier this month. The girls were completing their Bronze Award project.6-17-14-girl-scouts-free Elise Boysun, volunteer manager at the center, joined Kristin Doneski, teen center supervisor; Greg Perchik, teen services coordinator; and … Read more
The holidays can be especially tough for somefolks. If you need help with housing, food or even just somepone to talk to (during the holidays, or anytime), this is the show for you. Join Amy Gallant from Preble Street, Kurt Holmgren from The Root Cellar in Portland and Greg Payne from the Maine Affordable Housing … Read more
PORTLAND – When word got out a few weeks ago that Preble Street would have to temporarily close its soup kitchen, more than two dozen local businesses, churches, schools and other organizations rallied to help. Preble Street was being forced to shut the kitchen for four days to replace aging floors and make other renovations. … Read more
Members of the alternative education class at Scarborough High School created bowls to raise funding for the Preble Street Resource Center in Portland. The class, front from left, includes Bryanna Hanscom, Megan McKenney, Celenia Benner, Jade Pawlowski, Janelle Marena and Sarah Kappelman. Back row: Jacob Young, Joey Sprague, Jon Prescott and Audrey Kyte. A lunch … Read more