While three Portland chefs earned regional nominations, restaurant Leeward and baker Atsuko Fujimoto are finalists in major national categories.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Homeless in Cumberland County: No easy solution in sight for ‘complex problem’
Before the homeless crisis can be solved, the extent of the problem has to be defined, especially in areas like the Lakes Region that lack resources.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland superintendent proposes increasing school budget by 5%
The proposed $132.9 million budget includes investments in pre-K, Portland Adult Education and school libraries.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville, Portland to maintain ties to Russian sister cities
Officials from Waterville and Kotlas, Russia, plan to participate in a call this week to discuss and reaffirm a relationship that began in the late 1980s, according to Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: March 16-23
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 3/16 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 3/16 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 3/16 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 3/16 6 p.m. Charter Commission Education Committee Wed. 3/16 7 p.m. Charter Commission Thur. 3/17 4 p.m. Development Corporation Mon. […]
Posted inLocal & State
St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Portland: ‘We’re so excited to have it back’
On a very cold day, a large crowd lined both sides of Commercial Street on Sunday to watch the procession, which hadn’t been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review
Gladys Knight gives stirring performance at appearance in Portland
In a 90-minute concert at Merrill Auditorium, the 77-year-old singer proved that she can still sell a song through distinctive phrasing and a powerful delivery.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland Charter Commission will revisit discussion on leadership models
The commission also votes to send a proposal for universal resident voting to its attorney to draft into formal charter language and rejects a proposal to increase city councilor pay.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Spectrum doubling its base internet speed for customers in Portland
The move is part of an effort to boost basic-plan speeds this year in all markets in the company’s 41-state service area.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland City Council approves renaming of park following request from family
The councilors vote unanimously to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park in city ordinance.