Wed. 5/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Wed. 5/11 5 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee Wed. 5/11 6 p.m. Charter Commission Wed. 5/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee Thur. 5/12 5 p.m. Finance Committee Mon. 5/16 4 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Mon. 5/16 5 p.m. City Council Meeting Tues. 5/17 8 a.m. […]
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Portland shares top billing in Jule Selbo’s cinematic debut mystery
“10 Days” is a substantive ticking-clock thriller that introduces an officer who has lost a limb but not her mettle.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Remains of Portland woman missing 3 years found in Bangor
Cathy Pride, 63, was reported missing from Portland on May 8, 2019. Her remains were found in Bangor last month.
Posted inLocal & State
Protesters rally in downtown Portland for abortion rights
Speakers address hundreds who rally for abortion rights outside the federal courthouse.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
No charges will be filed in crash that killed cyclist, police say
Police say the driver was not at fault in the collision that killed Christina Holt, 44, of Portland.
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City of Portland faces difficult choices as it works to finalize budget, mayor says
Mayor Kate Snyder plans to bring a resolution to the City Council in the coming weeks for a task force aimed at planning for and complying with the city’s General Assistance obligation.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
In photos: Muslims around Maine come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
There was laughter, dancing and smiles as hundreds gathered to pray and celebrate the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: May 4-11
Wed. 5/4 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 5/4 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 5/4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 5/4 5:30 p.m. Downtown Public Restroom Forum Thur. 5/5 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 5/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission Mon. 5/9 7 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Tues. 5/10 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Committee […]
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At 2 Old Orchard Beach motels, asylum seekers move out to make way for tourists
Most of the families will relocate to another motel in Freeport, as Portland continues to grapple with large numbers of asylum seekers and homeless.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
In photos: Ramadan brings a gathering of faith, music and food
At sundown, the Ocean Gateway in Portland came alive with performances, traditional Arabic music, prayer and food to celebrate one of the last nights of Ramadan.