‘Miracle worker’ Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
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Portland Superintendents’ Notebook: Let’s work together to ensure a successful school budget
June 13 is when Portland residents will vote on a school budget for the 2023-24 school year. Each year, a public referendum concludes our collaborative budget process. “Collaborative” describes something that is accomplished by working together with others. That’s exactly how the Portland Public Schools develops a school budget every year. We began the FY24 […]
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Maine parents struggle to book summer camps amid ‘insane’ demand
Some camps run by recreation departments in southern Maine were fully booked within minutes this year.
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Portland residents, council meet with city manager finalists as decision on appointment nears
The 3 finalists also toured the city and met with staff Friday, and will continue the interview process Saturday.
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Portland man who killed sister’s boyfriend to wait months for decision on new trial
Mark Cardilli Jr., who shot and killed 22-year-old Isahak Muse in 2019, hopes a Cumberland County Superior Court judge will vacate his manslaughter conviction and grant him a new trial.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Paths converge to bring ‘Parable of the Sower’ opera to Maine
An opera based on Octavia E. Butler’s book will be presented Friday at Merrill Auditorium by Portland Ovations and Indigo Arts Alliance, the culmination of months of events centered on the story’s themes of climate change and social justice.
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Businesses, advocates vie over proposed homeless shelter site in Portland
Waste management nonprofit Ecomaine is concerned about safety issues and siting a shelter near a recycling center, but developers say the concerns are baseless and unrealistic.
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Traffic stop in Portland leads to seizure of large amount of fentanyl
Portland police arrest one man on trafficking charges and also confiscate other drugs and cash.
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Landlords raise nearly $80,000 to support referendum eliminating rent cap
About $45,000 has been paid for signature gathering and campaign services to a company owned by the wife of Rep. David Boyer, who is also a Portland landlord and supports the referendum.
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
A grateful Brea Lu: ‘People take care of each other here’
In the wake of a fire at the Westbrook restaurant’s future site, locals have rallied with support, including a festive fundraiser planned for May 12.