PORTLAND — Some city councilors aren’t happy about the mayor’s intention to attach strings to city financial aid for an expansion of biotech company Immucell. On Tuesday, Mayor Ethan Strimling announced he will add three amendments to a tax increment finance agreement with Immucell. The amendments would ensure the company provides prevailing state wages based on Maine […]

PORTLAND — The School Department is applying for state loans for renovation projects at three schools to the tune of just over $2.5 million. The School Board was slated to have a first reading at its Tuesday night meeting about the projects, which are not to exceed $3 million. The proposals are for roof repairs […]

PORTLAND — Panelists urged people to consider their own levels of privilege and how intolerance can take root during a Sept. 1 roundtable discussion about racism. University of Maine Law School Dean Danielle Conway moderated the discussion at Reiche Elementary School, organized by the Portland Democratic City Committee. She was joined by Green Memorial AME Zion Church Pastor […]

PORTLAND — Despite the loss of a potential majority investor, Godfrey Wood is confident the city will have a professional hockey team in 2017. “I think we are going to get it done. We are actively talking with people, we are crunching numbers and talking about ways to do it,” Wood said Aug. 31. Wood has […]

PORTLAND — Two grants, one annual and one new, will allow some city students to continue their expeditious learning. Casco Bay High School received the two grants for its freshmen and senior Quest expedition programs. CBHS Principal Derek Pierce said one is for $30,000 from the Portland-based White Pine Foundation and the other is for […]