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Local & State, News

Stolen truck crashed into Eastern Prom monument, police say

by Megan Gray February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

The crash damaged the fence around the Cleeves and Tucker Memorial, the first public monument sited in Portland.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Maine leaders ask Biden to extend FEMA funding for Portland emergency housing

by Rachel Ohm February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

The funding, which is being used to reimburse the city for hotel costs, is scheduled to expire April 1.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Portland science teacher chosen for prestigious national award

by Dennis Hoey February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Cindy Soule, a teacher at the Gerald E. Talbot Community School, will receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Business, Local & State

Elite Airways to offer more flights between Portland and Florida

by Peter McGuire February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

The Portland-based airline plans weekly flights to St. Augustine in northeast Florida and Vero Beach in east central Florida starting March 26.

Local & State, News

‘This is not going to take him’: Respected South Sudanese elder hit by car fights to recover

by Megan Gray February 10, 2022February 9, 2022

Peter Nguany Machar has been in the hospital for nearly three weeks, undergone four surgeries and tested positive for COVID-19.

Business, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

More than a hill of beans: Roux developer seeks zoning for 16- to 17-story building

by Peter McGuire February 8, 2022February 9, 2022

The institute wants zoning changes to allow large residential high-rise on the former B&M Baked Beans property.

Local & State, News

Portland jetport cancels most flights as messy winter storm bears down

by Dennis Hoey February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

Rain was expected to change over to ice and sleet Thursday night, followed by several inches of snow in southern areas of the state and as much as 18 inches in northern regions.