The Project HOME Trust will make $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for a year as part of a pilot aimed at improving their financial security and futures.
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 2-9
Wed. 8/2 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Zoom, City Hall Wed. 8/2 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 8/3 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Thu. 8/3 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Fri. 8/4 9 a.m. Board of Assessment Review Hearing Zoom, City Hall Tue. 8/8 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews […]
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City Councilor Pious Ali joins growing field in Portland mayoral race
He is one of 5 running to replace Mayor Kate Snyder, who is not seeking reelection.
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Letter: Legislature did listen to majority on abortion
Mike McClellan, in his July 26 Letter to the Editor (“Legislatures need to work for the people, not lobbies“), seems confused about what working for the people looks like. Protecting public health via vaccines is a very proper role for government. Controlling women’s lives by forcing them to give birth is not. A majority of […]
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Replicas of famous paintings mark trails at Maine state parks
The Portland Museum of Art has expanded a program that showcases its collection to people enjoying the outdoors.
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The future of Portland’s Time & Temperature Building is back in limbo
The developers have delayed starting a project to convert the building into a hotel – and are now considering if that’s the best course given challenging economic conditions.
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Dubois vows to bring stability, progress to Portland Police Department
Incoming Chief Mark Dubois set his previous department up for success by cultivating a positive workplace culture, investing in career development and developing strong relationships with city leaders and the public, his co-workers say.
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David Geary, ‘Godfather of Maine craft beer,’ dies at 78
The pioneering brewer and his wife, Karen, launched D.L. Geary Brewing in Portland, giving New England its first craft brewery with Geary’s Pale Ale setting the standard for English-style ales.
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Wex will invest $100 million in the future of electric vehicles
The strategy might seem like a shift for the Maine-based payment processing company, but it’s long been involved in the EV industry.
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A concrete idea: Sculptor arranges 5,000 blocks by hand at Thompson’s Point
Portland artist Aaron Stephan has been making concrete blocks for years, and for about a week, he’s realized an idea he had for them.