Municipal officers say the state agency has the expertise to deal with reports required for local political campaigns.
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Portland company sued over Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people
LIHC Investment Group is one of three owners of the New York apartment building that caught fire Sunday.
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Our View: Portland developer puts community before condos
Kevin Bunker sets a good example by building housing for homeless women who are dealing with substance use disorder.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Proposal to combine Portland high schools sparks interest and questions
School board Chair Emily Figdor said she supports pursuing state funding for a high school that includes career, technical and adult education, and hopes the state will approve a waiver so the district can start a community conversation.
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Portland jetport’s primary runway to close for nearly 2 months this spring
Air traffic patterns will shift as takeoffs and landings are diverted to the airport’s north-south runway while work is done on the main one.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Westbrook restaurant serves up benefit for Portland brunch spot
Brea Lu raises more than $4,000 for employees of The Sinful Kitchen in Portland who lost wages because of a December fire.
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Portland floats plan to combine its high schools
The district is asking the state if it can be considered for funding of a ‘model 21st-century community secondary and postsecondary school’ that may include Portland and Deering high schools, adult, and career and technical education.
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Arctic blast freezes Maine in its tracks, and another one’s on the way
Temperatures remained in the single digits in many parts of Maine on Tuesday as the state experienced its coldest weather since 2018.
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Hunker down or plunge in? Omicron surge prompts a range of responses
Some people have never let down their guard during the pandemic. Some did for a bit, but no longer. Others are resigned about their risks and think everyone will end up getting COVID.
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Portland developer’s change of plan opens doors for women who are homeless or in recovery
The housing complex is called Freedom Place, a name with two meanings, one of them quite personal to Kevin Bunker’s family.