Glenn Cummings took over in 2015 and has helped transform the university during a challenging period. He plans to return to a faculty position.
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Portland Charter Commission eyes enhanced citizen oversight of police
The fact-finding session with expert testimony gave commissioners a broad overview of what options they have if they pursue a change to the oversight and discipline process of Portland police.
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Portland council decides not to require masks in public settings to fight COVID-19
Instead, city councilors decide to reinforce public education and outreach, encouraging everyone in the city to take steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Oct. 6-13
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 10/6 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Board Wed. 10/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 10/6 6 p.m. Charter Commission Education Committee Thur. 10/7 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 10/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission Tues. 10/12 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Committee Tues. 10/12 […]
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Maine food stamp recipients see first major benefits boost in four decades
The hope is that it will help bring stability to some of the many state residents experiencing food insecurity.
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After one-year hiatus, Maine Marathon returns to Portland’s Back Cove
About 3,300 runners will take part in the event Sunday morning, joining the largest road race in Maine since the start of the pandemic.
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With depleted roster of school bus drivers, Portland struggles to get athletes to games
The district is down 4 full-time bus drivers and 5 bus assistants, out of a transportation staff of 48.
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Celebrated Chinese American mom to be honored posthumously in Portland
A plaque will mark the site on Forest Avenue where Toy Len Goon, ‘an extraordinary woman,’ ran a laundry and raised eight children as a single widow in the mid-20th century.
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Training exercise Thursday will simulate ferry running aground off Peaks Island
The event, sponsored by Casco Bay Emergency Response Group, also will feature an evacuation of passengers.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
At-large Portland council candidates share stances on housing, shelters, other priorities
The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones.