The snowfall on Tuesday was making for messy driving, but adding only modest amounts to modest monthly totals.
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Games with grandfather inspire new chess club for those with memory loss
The idea for the club came from a Cape Elizabeth student who played the game with her grandfather, who had dementia but “always remembered how to play chess.”
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Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need
Roughly 80 people have been arriving per week since Jan. 1, putting the city in a dire situation and in need of more help, officials say.
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Eat & Run: Seconds are a certainty at Zen Chinese Bistro
The Portland restaurant serves up American Chinese staples in big portions, enough for another meal.
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With new location and focus, Carnaval Maine hopes third time is the charm
The event, featuring live music, food, children’s activities and more, was first held in 2020 as a way to bring business into the city at a time when winter weather keeps people away.
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Portland’s staff shortages drain morale, overtime budgets
Among its 1,481 positions, the city has 253 vacancies, a number that can be felt in day-to-day operations across many departments. And just like any business, the municipality is struggling.
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Beloved bookstore burglarized in downtown Portland
An unspecified amount of money was taken from Longfellow Books while the store was closed between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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Portland launches search for new police chief
A job posting went live Wednesday and an initial review of applications is planned for March 20.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Former Portland burrito shop owner was fatally stabbed, court records say
Residents of the apartment building at 263 Cumberland Ave. said they called 911 after they heard fighting and cries for help.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 22-March 1
Wed. 2/22 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 2/22 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Committee Zoom, Island Community Center Mon. 2/27 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 2/28 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Wed. 3/1 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom