The agreement with the city of Portland is the latest announced by the college as it secures similar arrangements with other large Maine employers.
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 24-31
Wed. 8/24 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 8/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 8/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Peaks Island Thur. 8/25 3 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Hearing City Hall
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Maine Med nurses vote overwhelmingly to retain their union
Union leaders said the resounding 1,108-to-387 victory affirmed their support among nurses and left them eager to get back to the bargaining table for their first contract since forming the union in April 2021.
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Portland police investigate potential hate crimes toward Muslims
Investigators are reviewing incidents dating to April that involve video livestreaming and graffiti.
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Portland Starbucks workers hope union push will lead to pay increases
The high cost of living in Portland makes it difficult for workers to get by on only their Starbucks pay, according to baristas at the Old Port location.
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School Notebook: Aug. 17
Aucocisco founder retires after nearly three decades Founder and Head of School Barbara L. Melnick has retired from Aucocisco School and Learning Center in Cape Elizabeth, effective Aug. 15, and John Alexander has been appointed to replace here as director. Melnick started the school in 1994 to address a lack of educational programs for children […]
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Workers at Starbucks on Middle Street in Portland announce intent to unionize
If the effort is successful, the shop would become the second Starbucks in Maine to form a union.
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Landmark bridge hits landmark year
The busy Casco Bay Bridge between Portland and South Portland opened to traffic 25 years ago this month.
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Two charged with stealing copper from construction site of new homeless services center
Police say the suspects were caught with wire and tools taken from the construction site on Riverside Street late Monday night.
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Portland’s bike-share program finally gets rolling
The city and Tandem Mobility, which is running the program, expect to have 200 bicycles available for rent at 40 locations on the Portland peninsula by Sept. 1.