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Portland Forecaster news

Published
May 11, 2021

Council sends full Portland school budget to voters

A measure to reduce the school district's tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected.
Published
May 11, 2021

Portland board to decide school start times next week

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
Published
May 10, 2021

Rides of Silence to memorialize bicycle, pedestrian fatalities

Group rides will be held next week in seven communities across Maine.
Published
May 4, 2021

Portland residents push back on school budget cuts

Supporters say the time is right for a "critical investment to address the deep inequities in our schools."
Published
May 4, 2021

Congregation looks into selling historic Woodfords parish house

A Woodfords Congregational Church task force recommends selling part of the building to Community Housing of Maine for senior housing.

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Published
May 4, 2021

Portland High School senior honored as leader, role model

Mireille Tona is Boys & Girls Clubs Portland Clubhouse's Youth of the Year.
Published
May 4, 2021

Advocates hit streets for smaller homeless shelters in Portland

The group wants new shelters capped at 50 beds and is working to put a question before voters in November.
Published
May 4, 2021

Prospective developers outline visions for Portland homeless services center

One of the proposals urges the city to rethink its plans for the Riverside Street site.
Published
April 27, 2021

Work begins on Racial Equity Steering Committee recommendations

Recommendations include changes to police training, oversight, accountability and response, as well as the creation of several new groups to address inequalities in the city.
Published
April 27, 2021

Proposed Portland city budget aimed at restoring pandemic cuts

Due to revenue from the American Rescue Plan, municipal tax bills are expected to go down by 4%, excluding any increases caused by the Portland Public Schools budget.