Portland-area business owners say the pandemic has taught them to be more flexible when it comes to giving workers, customers and themselves a day off.
portland maine
Posted inLocal & State
Portland woman whose car was found at Two Lights State Park is still missing, police say
Police said Tuesday that they do not believe there is anything the public can do to help locate the woman, whose name has not been released.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State
Developer releases more details on Bayside project with over 800 housing units
A 10-year plan from Port Property calls for construction of seven new buildings and 804 units of rental housing in the neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lawmakers consider changes as state’s General Assistance program shows strain
Several proposals call for higher state reimbursement, as well as other changes to rental rates, eligibility and administrative support.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Two artists with Maine ties win $50,000 fellowships from national organization
Conceptual fiber artist Bukola Koiki and writer Alex Marzano-Lesnevich are among 45 recipients of the awards from United States Artists.
Posted inTimes Record
Man arrested after allegedly stealing U-Haul van, leading Brunswick police on chase
William Wyman, 46, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly refusing to pull over in a stolen vehicle.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 25-31
Wed. 1/25 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 1/25 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Zoom, Community Center Thu. 1/26 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee Thu. 1/26 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 1/30 5 p.m. City Council Budget Workshop Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 1/31 8 a.m. Legislation/Nomination Zoom
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Essential reading for students of Portland’s history and admirers of its art
Earle Shettleworth, Jr.’s ‘A Century of Portland Artists, 1820-1920’ introduces the city and its cultural landscape in the first 100 years of Maine statehood.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Critical that Congress Square redesign proceed as planned
The past few years have reinforced the importance of high-quality public space, especially for families who cannot escape the confines of Portland.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland is officially hiring for city manager position
The city has begun advertising for the job and plans to do an initial review of applications on Feb. 16.