Casco Bay Lines will scale back some trips starting this weekend, while the state ferry services has had to cancel dozens of trips this summer.
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Buyer makes big investment in historic Portland inn
A new owner paid $6.5 million for The Inn at St. John, a small former railroad hotel in a neighborhood that could be poised for change.
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Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Squash center plans $6 million expansion to further mission
Portland Community Squash has attracted kids who come for the game, but stay for the relationships. Now it’s in the midst of a campaign to offer more services to more families.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland schools suspended Black students at a higher rate than white students in 2021-22
The district has released data showing how middle and high school suspension rates have changed over the past few years and which groups of students are most impacted by the discipline.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Tortilla Flat closes Portland restaurant after 44 years
Former employees say staffing was a problem at the family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant on Forest Avenue.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland Superintendent Xavier Botana to depart after 2022-23 school year
He previously had planned to leave at the end of the 2023-24 school year but is moving up his departure by a year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Five more artistic bus shelters to be installed in Portland
Five new bus shelter designs will be installed next month in Portland, adding to the nine artistic bus shelters already in place along METRO routes. Selected artists for Phase II include the team of Zenab Bastawala and Karen Merritt, Titi de Baccarat, Jocelyn Lee, Ben Potter and Carter Shappy. Their final drawings and designs will […]
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Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review
Concert review: Bach Virtuosi Festival begins with inspiring program
The concert Sunday at St. Luke’s was the first event of several in Portland this week.
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 11-17
Wed. 8/10 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Committee Zoom Thur. 8/11 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee City Hall Fri. 8/12 1 p.m. Board of Assessment Review City Hall Wed. 8/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee City Hall Wed. 8/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Meeting City Hall Thur. 8/18 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee City […]