Portland voters Tuesday, June 8, elected nine members to a charter commission that will look into potential changes in city government structure and operation and passed a $125.2 million school budget that invests close to $3 million in equity work. Shamika Stewart-Bouley was chosen as the District 1 Charter Commission representative, capturing 64.9% of the […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton, Windham begin planning to weather climate change
The towns are part of a state pilot program to help communities deal with the environmental and economic impacts of more precipitation and flooding.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Former Penobscot chief brings Native art, culture to Brunswick kids
Barry Dana started his artist in residency program at elementary schools this week.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Election Day in city
Portland voters Tuesday will decide on nine members of the Portland Charter Commission and whether to approve the $125.2 million school budget for the next school year.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland council approves moratorium on homeless shelters in Bayside
The moratorium prevents the approval of any new homeless shelters in Bayside for up to 180 days, but won’t impact those already operating.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster
Freeport looks to improve police transparency, accountability
A nine-member community panel will review and recommend Freeport Police Department policies and hold public forums to strengthen the resident-police relationship.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland’s economic development director steps down after a dozen years
Greg Mitchell has been in charge of Portland’s economic development efforts since late 2008, but is leaving the position to spend more time with family.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Breast milk donor depot, dispensary to open in Portland
Personalized Pediatrics, working with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, will provide the service for donors and recipients, the first in the area.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
North Yarmouth town manager remains on paid leave
Rosemary Roy has been absent from her duties since a Select Board meeting April 12, when she and her husband lashed out at members of the public and she said she was “going to take this town to court.”