A school principal exercised her right to free speech – or so she thought.
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Portland joins Lewiston to fund passenger rail study
Mayor Mark Cayer said he reached out after Auburn declined to provide half the local match.
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Portland-based Wex mandates vaccinations for all in-office workers
The policy comes a few weeks before a federal rule requiring vaccinations or weekly COVID tests for workers at large companies is to take effect.
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Jail problems nearly boil over after Cumberland County declares emergency
A steady, years-long stream of departures at the jail has turned a small COVID-19 outbreak into a full-blown crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board member who resigned says closed meeting was ‘disturbing at best’
Jeff Irish says that his decision to resign Tuesday was made independently of another board member’s announced departure, and that he had concerns about an executive session in August for some time.
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Bicyclist at Maine Med with life-threatening injuries after being hit by boat trailer
The 63-year-old Portland man was in the vicinity of 335 Forest Ave. when he was hit Tuesday night. Police are asking anyone who saw the crash to contact the department.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Affordability, homelessness animate Portland City Council District 1 race
Two candidates are running to replace City Councilor Belinda Ray, who is not seeking a third term.
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Suspect arrested after shots fired on Congress Street
Portland police say no one was injured and they recovered a gun.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
District 1 Portland council hopefuls propose solutions to housing crunch
Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election.
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Two Portland school board members stepping away, blaming divisive politics
Jeff Irish submits his resignation to the board hours after longtime board member Sarah Thompson announces she is dropping her bid for re-election.