An information session via Zoom for parents of students in grades K-6 to learn more or to ask questions about Portland Public Schools’ voluntary pooled testing program will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. The school district will begin offering pool testing in mid-September in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and […]
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Music venues announce vaccination requirements
The State Theatre has joined a growing number of music venues that are requiring proof of vaccination for concert-goers. The organization announced last week that all staff and patrons attending shows at the State Theatre on Congress Street or shows the State Theatre presents at Thompson’s Point “will need to show proof of full vaccination […]
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Latino Food Festival Sept. 11 to benefit Portland parish
The 2021 Latino Food Festival will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 65 Sherman St. in Portland, Sept. 11, starting at 11 a.m. The festival, a benefit for Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish, will include music, costumes, handmade crafts and the opportunity to sample Central and South American dishes, including tacos, tamales, pupusas, carne asada, horchata, […]
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Maine Preservation rolls out new drive-by tours of historic sites
The goal of the tours is to connect the state’s history with its culture today.
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New youth mural coming to Woodfords Corner
Participants in the Maine Youth Action Network’s Gateway to Opportunity program will unveil a mural promoting clean air and tobacco-free communities Friday, Aug. 27, in Woodfords Corner. The mural on the Goulding Chiropractic building at 12 Revere St., Portland, was created under the mentorship of professional muralist and Maine College of Art graduate Jared Goulette. […]
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 8/25 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 8/25 6 p.m. Charter Commission Thur. 8/26 10 a.m. Bramhall Square Art Selection Meeting Thur. 8/26 4 p.m. METRO Board of Directors Mon. 8/30 8 a.m. Broadband Planning Committee Mon. 8/30 5 p.m. City Council […]
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Portland’s oldest house of worship in period of transition
The First Parish Church is looking for a new minister for the first time in more than a decade.
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Suicide attempts by children have spiked during the pandemic, especially among girls
And health care providers say they are seeing more children under the age of 10 thinking about or attempting suicide.
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Afghan community demonstrates in Portland against turmoil in homeland
Maine’s Afghan community holds a public demonstration in Monument Square, calling for help and saying ‘the world failed Afghanistan.’
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New assistant city manager chosen for Portland
Anne McGuire has deep political, public policy and legal experience.