Letters were sent Thursday to recipients of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, telling them their grant awards were terminated.
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Portland police arrest 2 men wielding knives in separate incidents
Police say one man attempted to stab another person and then stole their car and slashed two tires. In a separate incident, another man threw a brick at someone.
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Portland considers adding Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr to school calendar
The Jewish and Muslim holidays could be added to the 2025-26 calendar, and would cost the district about $65,000 each to add.
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In an atmosphere of fear, Portland nonprofit pivots to feed clients where they feel safe — at home
For the past 5 years, Presente! Maine has focused on providing food, health access and other support to the immigrant community in the Portland area.
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Maine College of Art & Design student found safe
The student had been out of touch with her family for weeks and wasn’t at her dorm over the weekend.
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Portland police investigate stabbing in Bayside
Police say a 45-year-old man was stabbed multiple times Sunday morning.
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Negotiations with Portland Adult Education union headed for mediation
Members of the new union representing part-time teachers worry that bringing in a mediator will delay progress, but district officials say that’s not their intent.
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Portland restaurant owner says he regrets post calling on ‘border czar’
The Maria’s Restaurant Facebook account made the post Friday night identifying the races of people said to have left without paying and referring to the Trump official.
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Portland code enforcement officer banned from city-owned residential buildings after assault charge
Matthew Sarapas, 50, is scheduled to be arraigned on April 24 on charges of unlawful sexual touching and assault.
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A new Portland tenants union wants to help monitor for rent control violations
The Portland Tenants Union wants to see the city better enforce its rent control ordinance, even as city staffing and proactive enforcement have increased.