The new Metro Connect aims to service areas where the Route 7 bus will no longer stop as of Dec. 29.
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DA office awarded grant to track, test sexual assault kits
The nearly $2.5 million three-year federal grant for the project will make it so Maine is no longer the sole state to not inventory any sexual assault kits.
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Cumberland-North Yarmouth district schools finalizing new teachers contract
The SAD 51 School Board will vote on the contract on Dec. 19, finalizing the agreement that has been negotiated since January.
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Portland Print Crawl connects artists throughout the city
Print studios across the city open their doors Dec. 13-15 for the annual Portland Print Crawl, encouraging residents to support local printmakers with their holiday shopping and showcasing Portland’s robust printmaking community.
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Portland Repair Meetups mend items, knit community
At this monthly grassroots gathering, community members come together to repair a wide variety of broken objects and share their skills with both friends and strangers.
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Portland is dying to discuss death
Facilitated by death educator Leona Oceania, Portland residents are coming together to speak frankly about the ins and outs of dying and death.
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Portland Gear Hub raises funds to buy its building
After raising $1.56 million over two years, the nonprofit bicycle and outdoor gear organization secured its location on Washington Avenue, allowing for an expansion of programs and continued accessibility.
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Municipal events shine during the holidays
Local holiday events in the Greater Portland region support local businesses and bring a sense of community cheer.
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Cyclists pedal for food pantry finds
Bicycle groups came together for “Cranksgiving,” a scavenger hunt to buy food across Portland to donate to the Westbrook Food Pantry.
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Bowdoin awards Portland Public Schools Wabanaki Studies curriculum creators
Portland Public Schools Wabanaki Studies Coordinator Fiona Hopper and Indigenous Advisor Bridgid Neptune were honored with the Education for the Common Good Award for developing the new curriculum.