Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don’t honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it’s unfair.
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Portland youth chess club gives asylum seekers a sense of belonging
The local chapter of international nonprofit The Gift of Chess has organized weekly games to help children build life skills.
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‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Celebration, rally held in Portland
The city and its residents tout the strides toward sustainability, with a rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall, and an event at Payson Park.
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Women blazing a path as broadcast team for Sea Dogs games
Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay are just the second all-female broadcasting team in professional baseball.
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Portland tells families it can’t guarantee shelter after Expo reaches capacity
New families, including asylum seekers, will still be able to access General Assistance if they can find housing on their own, but all of the city shelters are full.
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Portland region’s air quality gets mixed reviews, while Bangor’s is pristine, report says
American Lung Association’s report shows that ozone pollution is declining in much of the United States, but increased slightly in southern and coastal Maine.
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People and Business: April 19
Hires, promotions, appointments Scott Morneau, senior survey technician at Sebago Technics in South Portland, has added survey field systems coordinator to his role. Caitlyn Abbott was promoted to director of project delivery. Anthony McDonald joined the Portland Housing Authority as its new director of information technology. Rhianon Liu joined Maine Medical Center in the palliative […]
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Portland Meetings: April 19-26
Wed. 4/19 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 4/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thu. 4/20 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Mon. 4/24 5 p.m. City Council Council Chambers, Zoom Tue. 4/25 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 4/25 3 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Tue. 4/25 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Committee Zoom Wed. […]
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Turner woman charged with buying guns for others is cleared for rehab
Two of the guns purchased by Jennifer Scruggs in Auburn and Turner were recovered by Los Angeles police.
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School Notebook: April 19
Art contest winners Amaya and Emma of the South Portland clubhouse are the first and third place winners of UScellular’s Black History Month art contest at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. Amaya, age 10, received a $250 gift card and first place with her artwork of astronaut Mae Jemison. Emma, age 13, received […]