Greater Portland Landmarks plans to focus more on community and culture over bricks and mortar, and connect preservation to sustainability. But critics argue preservationists are overreaching and trying to stop development.
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Portland police say man arrested in West End had approached women, but he’s not linked to assaults
The man was arrested on a charge of driving after license suspension and no other charges are pending, police said.
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Portland police arrest 17-year-old suspected in shooting
A victim was seriously injured in the shooting Wednesday in East Bayside.
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Portland street closures, parklets for outdoor business could become permanent
A City Council committee Tuesday will consider making measures adopted for the pandemic permanent to allow for more outdoor dining and retail space.
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Man killed by train in Portland
Portland police are investigating the death and have not identified the victim.
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Man critically wounded in Portland shooting
Police say witnesses saw several men running from the scene of the shooting on Greenleaf Street.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Candidates set for council, school board races in Portland
With 3 city councilors not seeking re-election, 8 candidates have qualified to compete for their seats.
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Portland shelter on track for planning approval that may foil referendum effort
If approved Sept. 14, the shelter project may be shielded from a citizens initiative in November that’s meant to derail it.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Porchfest returns to Portland’s Deering Center to celebrate music, community
The Sept. 12 will kick off with a parade and include 60 musical performances on porches around the neighborhood.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Public Schools wins $500,000 for student success program
Portland Public Schools has secured a $500,000 Barr Foundation grant to fund the third phases of its Postsecondary Success for All Students initiative. Over the next three years, the money will be used to create a data dashboard for school officials and teachers to detect early warning signs that students are falling off track and […]