Police are still searching for the driver who seriously injured Aron Werman, 41, as he crossed Brighton Avenue last week.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Portland schools leading the way with Wabanaki studies
A statewide report this fall praised the Portland Public Schools as an exception to the report’s conclusion that most Maine schools have not complied with a landmark 2001 state law requiring Wabanaki studies to be incorporated into the curriculum. “There are some successes, including Portland Public Schools, which have collaborated with Wabanaki tribes and experts […]
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Portland school board chair reaffirms district’s commitment to equity
Sarah Lentz delivered the annual State of the Schools address to the City Council Monday night.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Developer plans to add 800 housing units in Bayside
Port Property Management says that while planning is in the early stages, the vision for the project includes retaining existing commercial tenants while gradually adding multifamily housing.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Dec. 21-28
Thu. 12/22 1 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Emergency Meeting Zoom Wed. 12/28 1:15 p.m. Peaks Island Zoom, Community Center Wed. 12/28 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom
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Maine bankruptcy filings now on track to hit lowest level in decades
A predicted surge during the pandemic has not materialized, but some experts also warn bankruptcies could be on their way up again.
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‘Our courtrooms aren’t big enough’: Tenants take the last, desperate step to avoid eviction
Mainers increasingly risk losing their housing at a time when shelters are strained and experts say nearly half the state’s tenants are paying too much for rent.
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Portland schools superintendent resigns amid payroll turmoil
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education accepted Superintendent Xavier Botana’s resignation at a special meeting Friday afternoon.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Local & State
George Parr, seafood supplier and ‘character’ on Portland’s waterfront, dies at 71
Parr, who co-founded Upstream Trucking, was known for his strong personality and deep knowledge of the industry.
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‘Extreme’ delays plague mail delivery during busiest week of year, union says
Some customers, according to the union, are now going five or six days without regular mail service – as the holidays send delivery volumes to their peak.