While other states are banning lessons on African American history and slavery, Maine lawmakers are considering updating the law mandating these classes be taught in all K-12 schools to ensure compliance and provide resources.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: One month of Black history is not enough
We are going to take a break from updates on the strategic plan and budget in this month’s column, as I want to use this article to recognize the leading work of the Portland Public Schools, specifically on Black history. February is Black History Month, a time to recognize all the contributions and the legacy […]
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 21-28
Wed. 2/21 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 2/21 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Fri. 2/23 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 2/26 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 2/27 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 2/27 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 2/27 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Wed. 2/28 […]
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Paul Vermel, former Portland Symphony Orchestra conductor, dies at 99
The PSO’s first full-time conductor died Feb. 14, just 5 days before his 100th birthday.
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Portland police respond to apparent stabbing Monday
A suspect in the attack was arrested about an hour later at One City Center.
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Letter: Student urges Legislature to support rent relief to address homelessness
Growing up in the Portland area has been a blessing. As a current senior at Falmouth High School born in Portland, I have observed that the city has changed, as I have. In escaping the dreamland of childhood, I noticed that not everyone lives with the things I and many others take for granted. One […]
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Could a revamped Franklin Street once again anchor a lively Portland neighborhood?
A plan to redesign the four-lane thoroughfare in Portland – a vestige of 1960s urban renewal – has been in the works for nearly two decades. It may finally be gaining momentum.
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Portland Camera Club still clicking after 125 years
An exhibit of members’ photos over the years will be on view March 1-31 at the Portland Public Library.
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Portland Museum of Art is eliminating 13 positions
The museum cites the financial strains caused by the pandemic and a resulting 35% decrease in visitations since 2020.
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Missing Iowa child found safe on Peaks Island
Police say the mother took her 6-year-old out of state in violation of a court order.