Also, Strike Zone in Old Orchard Beach is closing, local restaurants plan to give breakfast to a Portland homeless encampment, a wine bar in Gardiner begins nightly dinner service and more.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Planning Board approves Bayside affordable housing plan
The plan for 89 Elm St. calls for construction of an eight-story, mixed-used building with ground-level retail and 201 affordable dwelling units
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Jewish leaders in Portland on alert amid heightened tension
Synagogues are increasing security measures as more antisemitic flyers and rhetoric are appearing in the community.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Wed. 10/25 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Wed. 10/25 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 10/25 6 p.m. District 2 Zoom Wed. 10/25 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Island Community Center Mon. 10/30 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Zoom, City Hall Tue. 10/31 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 10/31 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Question 6 will restore Maine’s promise to Wabanaki people
When it became a state in 1820, Maine assumed all the duties and obligations Massachusetts historically had regarding the “Indians within said District of Maine,” including treaty obligations to Wabanaki people within its borders. Although the record of this arrangement between the two states was part of the Maine Constitution when it was originally adopted, […]
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
At-large candidates for Portland school board seat look to increase student voices, funding
Usira Ali, a medical assistant with her sights set on medical school, and Austin Sims, a soon-to-be stay at home dad with a past career in tech and a history of political organizing, are running for an at-large seat.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Mayoral candidates see a bright future for Portland
They envision a city with robust public transit and plenty of housing. They each think they can get us there.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Cruise ship damaged by explosion and fire cancels voyage
American Queen Voyages says the Ocean Navigator won’t be making the 10-day trip from Portland to Saint John, New Brunswick.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Kate Snyder endorses Mark Dion, Andrew Zarro for Portland mayor
The city’s current mayor says she plans to rank Dion as her top choice and Zarro as her second choice on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Portland mayoral candidates frustrated with federal work rules as asylum seekers look to start new lives
The limitations of the city’s power over asylum seekers’ work authorization processes has left the five candidates in the Nov. 7 election feeling like there is little they can do, but that won’t stop them from trying.