Also, Biddeford & Saco Restaurant Week returns for 10th year; Elda moving to Portland; the Stacyville school district wins a national award; and Twelve’s chef talks to Food & Wine about his favorite local spots.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland superintendent proposes $161 million school budget that would require significant cuts
The budget would be made up of $153.3 million in local taxpayer money and $7.8 million in state funding.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Tri-County Mental Health in Lewiston is at risk of closing; Spurwink looks to acquire it
Spurwink President Eric Meyer said if Spurwink does not acquire Tri-County, then it could be closed by the end of March.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine high court considers whether vacated Portland manslaughter conviction should stand
Mark Cardilli Jr. shot and killed his sister’s boyfriend, Isahak Muse, during a fight at the Cardillis’ Portland home. State prosecutors are challenging a decision last year that vacated his conviction and ordered a new trial.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Review: ‘A Man of No Importance’ shows spirit of community theater
The musical is a fitting choice for what may be Good Theater’s final production at The Hill Arts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Good Theater leaving its longtime home on Munjoy Hill
Its current show – ‘A Man of No Importance,’ running through March 24 – will be its last as the resident theater company at The Hill Arts, which is planning a major renovation.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: March 6-13
Wed. 3/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 3/7 Noon Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 3/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Tue. 3/12 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 3/12 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 3/12 5:30 p.m. HHS/Public Safety City Hall Wed. 3/13 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Suspect in St. John Street shooting held without bail
Abdirahman Mahmoud is accused of killing Raoul Tshiyuka in Portland early Saturday morning but police have not revealed the evidence they have connecting him to the shooting.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland school district settles lawsuit with former employee for $100,000
Eric Poulin had sued the district alleging wrongful termination after he spoke publicly about staffing shortages in the program for high-needs students.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland lobbies state lawmakers for more General Assistance money
The city is trying to fill a $20.3 million gap in next year’s budget, and Mayor Mark Dion says General Assistance is a crucial part of that.