Rising rents and home prices are being felt across Maine – and forcing many Mainers to make difficult, costly and life-altering compromises.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
IRS fined Portland schools more than $1 million in past 4 years
Documents obtained through a Freedom of Access Act request show that the district struggled to manage its finances for years before its payroll system broke down last fall.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Portland is getting its own Monopoly board, but competition for a spot is fierce
Game-maker Hasbro and partner Top Trumps USA are soliciting input for the latest community-themed version of the classic game, which is scheduled to be released in the fall.
Posted inLocal & State
Judge dismisses landlord’s appeal of Portland rent board ruling on increases
The city does not plan to collect $15,350 in fines the rent board asked it to consider for Trelawny 657 LLC, saying ongoing cooperation from the landlord contributed to a decision to not impose the fine.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Dire situation in Turkey, Syria distresses Mainers struggling to help loved ones
Mainers from Turkey and Syria say it’s been difficult to help family and friends who are affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has left more than 15,000 people dead.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 8-15
Thu. 2/9 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Thu. 2/9 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee Zoom Thu. 2/9 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 2/13 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Board Zoom Tue. 2/14 8 a.m. Legislative/Nomination Zoom Tue. 2/14 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Tue. 2/14 5:30 p.m. HHS and Public Safety Zoom […]
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The Wrap: Lenora brings Mexican street food to Old Port
Also, Brea Lu Cafe is still looking for a new home in Westbrook, a farmers market is coming to Woodfords Corner, and the Talking Food in Maine series continues with Coffee By Design’s co-founder.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Feb. 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Sebago Technics in South Portland hired three new employees. Zack Jackson was hired as a transportation engineer. Jackson is a recent graduate of the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He was an intern over the summer and fall and now joins the company full-time. Barth Mayengo was […]
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School Notebook: Feb. 8
Holy Cross teacher named Catholic schools teacher of the year Bill Ridge, a social studies and Latin teacher at Holy Cross School in South Portland, was named 2023 Maine Catholic Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Holy Cross School in South Portland: social studies teacher, Latin teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, […]
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Portland’s eighth graders get high schools of their choice
An equal number of students picked either Portland or Deering high, avoiding the need for the district to reassign students to balance enrollments under a new school choice policy.