One of two candidates on the ballot for the District 2 seat dropped out earlier this month for personal and professional reasons.
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Three candidates seek District 3 seat on Portland Charter Commission
District 3 includes Libbytown, Stroudwater, Nason’s Corner, Oakdale, part of Woodfords Corner and the University of Southern Maine.
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Decision nears on relocating social services to Forest Ave.
The city says consolidating the offices at 39 Forest Ave. is “the most affordable long-term option to house and deliver social services.”
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Council sends full Portland school budget to voters
A measure to reduce the school district’s tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected.
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Portland board to decide school start times next week
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
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Portland council votes to put $125.2 million school budget on June ballot
The councilors voted 7-2 to approve the total budget after an amendment seeking to reduce the amount to be raised from taxes failed 5-4.
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Portland Charter Commission candidates in District 1 differ on strong mayor
Three candidates running to represent District 1 on the commission appear to have distinct approaches to the year-long process of reviewing and recommending any changes to the structure of city government.
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Power restored after blown transformer cuts service in Portland, Falmouth
About 6,900 customers in Portland lost power Monday afternoon.
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Portland Meetings: May 12-19
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 5/12 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Thur. 5/13 5 p.m. Finance Committee Mon. 5/17 4 p.m. City Council Workshop Mon. 5/17 5 p.m. City Council Meeting Tues. 5/18 5:30 p.m. Housing and Economic Development Committee Wed. 5/19 4 p.m. Public Art […]
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Hospital receives grant to aid New Mainers in workforce
Northern Light Mercy Hospital has received a $400,000 challenge grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation to support its +MPower program to help new Mainers and others enter or advance in the workforce. The grant will help “provide vital resources and training to help marginalized communities begin health care careers or advance in the workplace. […]