Two separate snowstorms will hit much of Maine from Wednesday night till Friday morning.
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Portland police continue to investigate man’s death
A second person was injured in the incident that took place Friday in a Cumberland Avenue apartment building.
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Posted inLocal & State
Portland receives more than 60 applicants for open city manager job
The City Council will review applications between now and April, when they plan to bring finalists in for interviews.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Inflation, state funding cut put pressure on Portland schools budget for 2024
Maintaining current staffing levels and resources while accounting for inflation, wage increases and a $2.4 million decrease in state funding would cost an additional $10.4 million above the current budget, officials said during a preliminary budget meeting Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Lenora brings Mexican street food to Old Port
Also, Brea Lu Cafe is still looking for a new home in Westbrook, a farmers market is coming to Woodfords Corner, and the Talking Food in Maine series continues with Coffee By Design’s co-founder.
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Father of Portland man who drowned in Back Cove files amended civil suit against city
The lawsuit names the city of Portland and a Portland firefighter in the death of Eric Cohen in April 2020.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland councilor says she was threatened for speaking out against white supremacist banner
Victoria Pelletier said she received several hateful messages and threats after condemning a banner on display in Congress Square that read ‘It’s ok to be white.’
Posted inLocal & State
Portland budget challenges include inflation, revenue losses, homeless services
City Councilors Monday said they are looking at the upcoming budget as a chance to stabilize and rebuild the city after COVID-19.
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Third snow storm in a week blows into Maine
More snow is coming and there is no escape.
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Portland police investigating bank robbery
The robber threatened staff at the Norway Savings Bank on Forest Avenue and demanded cash.