East Deering Maine Neighborhood Association

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East Deering Maine Neighborhood Association East Deering Neighborhood Association (EDNA) was formed to improve the quality of life and to strengt

East Deering Neighborhood Asociation (EDNA)was founded in the early 1980's by a group of residents concerned about issues impacting the neighborhood including infrastructure needs, housing, police and fire protection, schools, development, and preservation of open space. EDNA organized annual Halloween and Christmas parties for children, participated in the City Manager's Policy Advisory Committee, and facilitated communication of community issues. Although quiet for a period of time, EDNA was revitalized in early 2000 by a group of interested residents who successfully organized community activities, participated in the Noise Study of I-95, Martin's Point BridgeTask Force, beautification projects along Veranda street and neighborhood projects. Also, EDNA got representation on the City Manager's Neighborhood Advisory. In 2015, the group decided to establish a web page for EDNA as a means of opening up communication to a broader audience for the purpose of improving the sharing of information about upcoming events and notice folks about city matters of interest.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
10/01/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection is coming soon! Curbside leaf bag pickup runs November 1–27 this year. 🍁

Please follow these curbside guidelines to help our Public Works team work smoothly: ⁠

- Use paper biodegradable leaf bags ONLY.

- Leave bags at the curb, even if it rains or snows! Crews move fast and schedules vary, so keep them out (*after Nov.1).

- Collection may NOT coincide with the day of your trash & recycling collection; we cannot predict the exact timeframe of your collection.

What to skip!🙅

- No soil, dirt, mulched leaves, sticks, rocks, or potting soil—bags containing these won't be collected.

- Clear the path: Keep bags clear of sidewalks, mailboxes, and driveways.

Pro-Tip: Have a mulching mower? Skip the bagging altogether! Mulching leaves directly into your lawn returns valuable nutrients back into your soil. ♻

Sept 30 from 3-6pm in Room 24 at City Hall (basement level-enter from Myrtle Street). Face-to-face access to city staff ...
09/19/2026

Sept 30 from 3-6pm in Room 24 at City Hall (basement level-enter from Myrtle Street). Face-to-face access to city staff to discuss & ask your questions about licensing, housing, inspections, zoning, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Payson Park road closures August 19th & 20th.
08/14/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Payson Park road closures August 19th & 20th.

Traffic Alert in Payson Park: This Thursday, September 10th and Friday September 11th, a crew will restripe Arboretum Road and Catafalque Drive to add bicycle lanes.

This work will require temporarily closing Arboretum Road for part of the day. Please follow detour signs and seek an alternative route during the road closure in Payson Park.

The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department appreciates your understanding while we make these improvements in the park.

Visit PortlandMaine.Gov/VisionZero to learn more

Visit PortlandMaine.Gov/VisionZero to learn more

Trees, trees, and more trees!!! Important to reduce our carbon footprint and many other benefits to our environment. Ple...
08/10/2026

Trees, trees, and more trees!!! Important to reduce our carbon footprint and many other benefits to our environment. Please fill out the survey!!

Trees for a resilient future in Portland's "Forest City"

Update on questions about the police presence on I-295 near Exit 8 in East Deering.
08/06/2026

Update on questions about the police presence on I-295 near Exit 8 in East Deering.

Portland Police Investigating Suspicious Death

PORTLAND, Maine – On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 9:47 p.m., Portland Police responded to the southbound side of I-295 near Exit 8 and the walking path adjacent to Tukey’s Bridge for a report of an injured person.

Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old lying in the breakdown lane of I-295 adjacent to the walking path. Officers immediately began providing first aid before the victim was transported to Maine Medical Center, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A suspect has been taken into custody and there is no danger to the public at this time.

An autopsy is scheduled for later this morning. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.

No further details will be released at this time.

The investigation remains active and is ongoing. Investigators are urging anyone who has any information that might assist this case to call them at 207-874-8584. You may also text the keyword PPDME and your message to 847411.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Payson Park traffic calming project & street closures.
08/04/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Payson Park traffic calming project & street closures.

Traffic Advisory: Temporary road closures and detours are required this Wednesday and Thursday, August 5-6, due to road updates for the Payson Park Traffic Calming Project. ⚠️

Temporary closure/detour details:

- Wednesday, August 5, Arboretum Road will be closed from 7AM to 5PM.

- Thursday, August 6, the segment of West Kidder Street within the park will be closed from 7 AM to 5 PM.

A parking strip will be installed along the shoulder of both Arboretum Road and West Kidder Street. Please follow detour signs or seek an alternative route.

We appreciate your understanding while we make these improvements in the park. Speed humps will also be installed soon, so stay tuned! 👀

Learn more:
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/city-news?contentId=346421b4-5b79-419e-b8c0-b0cf92a5fdcf

Absolutely an incredible community event! Deering Oaks from 10am to 4pm.
07/21/2026

Absolutely an incredible community event! Deering Oaks from 10am to 4pm.

We’re less than a week away from this years festival. We are so excited and happy that is returning this year as a community partner. Love Lab Studios will be providing various activities for the Children’s Area.

We can’t wait to see all of you this Saturday July 25th

Mark your calendar!!
07/12/2026

Mark your calendar!!

July 3, 2026 ceremony to honor the Veterans of the Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Civil War interred at the Grand T...
07/01/2026

July 3, 2026 ceremony to honor the Veterans of the Revolution, the War of 1812 and the Civil War interred at the Grand Trunk Cemetery behind Presumpscot School, a small but significant historical site in East Deering.

06/13/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE from Friends o Payson Park

Address

37 Savoy Street
Portland, ME
04103

Telephone

(207) 773-4161

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