Mayo Street Arts will present a showcase of youth dance groups in Portland from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 5. Curated by Veeva Banga, the event will feature performances in a variety of styles, such as hip hop, modern, Afrobeats and ballet. The Portland Arts and Technology High School Dance Group will make a guest appearance. Admission […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/26 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 1/26 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 1/26 6 p.m. Charter Commission Thur. 1/27 8:30 a.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Thur. 1/27 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 1/27 5:30 p.m. Rental Housing Advisory […]
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Teresa Sanborn, 70, longtime Portland educator loved reading and giving books to kids
She worked in the Portland Public Schools for nearly three decades, and died from health issues caused by Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease.
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Giant crane assembled to help build state’s tallest building in downtown Portland
The 250-foot-tall crane will spend the next 11 months or so behind the Congress Street post office.
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Portland charter commission hears proposals for City Hall leadership
The commission mainly asked questions on the two proposals Wednesday and is expected to deliberate and hear from the public at a later date.
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Portland council postpones action on new shelter licensing rules
The 9-0 votes comes after a dire warning from the city staff about a shelter system that is overwhelmed with an influx of asylum seekers.
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Portland police officer charged with assault in on-duty incident in May
Portland police refused to release any details of how the alleged assault occurred or how Christopher Crout came into contact with the victim.
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Family engagement specialist in Portland schools is in running for national award
Betsy Paz-Gyimesi is one of two Maine school employees being considered for the national RISE Award.
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/19 5 p.m. City Council Meeting Wed. 1/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 1/19 6 p.m. Charter Commission Thur. 1/20 8:30 a.m. Community Development Block Grant Annual Allocation Committee Thur. 1/20 4 p.m. Portland Development Corporation Thur. 1/20 5 p.m. […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Maine
Numerous virtual and in-person events are being held in southern Maine to honor the civil rights icon.