A GoFundMe campaign has brought in more than $3,700 so far to help Ethan Strimling pay legal fees in his battle against landlord Geoffrey Rice.
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Portland City Councilor Tae Chong won’t seek reelection this fall
The District 3 councilor said he is frustrated with work to create affordable housing and sees more challenges coming with the economy, referendum questions and potential changes to city government.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Three defendants in Woodford Street shooting plead not guilty
Four men are facing murder and robbery-related charges in the shooting death of Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin. Three entered pleas Monday; a 4th will appear Tuesday.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 20-27
Wed. 7/20 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 7/20 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Thur. 7/21 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Thur. 7/21 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Mon. 7/25 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Tues. 7/25 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Committee Tues. 7/26 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 7/27 5 p.m. City Council […]
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Maine YogaFest makes its return after two-year COVID-19 hiatus
About 340 yoga enthusiasts attended the Portland festival over the weekend to take part in a variety of classes at East End Community School – and on the ocean.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: From Gamez de Francisco’s roots come rich, resourceful, Renaissance-inspired portraits
Portland Art Gallery is showing the Cuban-born artist’s painting and photography.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Religion and Values
Society Notebook: Portland congregation Etz Chaim toasts to 100 years
The synagogue, based in what’s now the Maine Jewish Museum building, has been through a lot of challenges and change since 1921.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review
Theater review: Park’s sparse set allows abundant talent to shine in ‘The Tempest’
Fenix Theatre Company brings a lively production to Deering Oaks.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine State Music Theatre, Portland Stage team up for ‘Smoke on the Mountain’
Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage will once again team up to present a co-production of “Smoke on the Mountain” from Aug. 2 – 28. The show tells the hilarious, heartwarming story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen […]
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Protesters greet nation’s leaders as they descend on Portland
Abortion-rights protesters greet the governors, their families and staffers, as they kick off the three-day National Governors Association conference with dinner on the waterfront.