Ibram X. Kendi, a leader in anti-racism work, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Southern Maine virtual commencement ceremony May. 8. Kendi, the author of “How to Be an Anti-Racist,” is a professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. During the […]
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.
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Portland police promote 20-year veteran to assistant chief
Major F. Heath Gorham, an Air Force veteran with 20 years on the force, will become second-in-command, Portland police said Friday.
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MECA students challenge college’s concerns about Portland social service plan
They say statements by Maine College of Art officials about Portland’s plan to consolidate social services and public health programs near a proposed dorm reflect classism and disrespect people experiencing homelessness.
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Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah to deliver UNE commencement address
Maine’s top public health official is scheduled to address University of New England graduates at the school’s 186th commencement exercises on May 15-16.
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Portland receives approval to build disposal site for dredging spoils
The city hopes the OK for a Confined Aquatic Disposal Cell will improve the prospect of receiving federal funding to help with the estimated $30 million cost of dredging the harbor.
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Portland councilors back plan to move social services, but want time to address neighbors’ concerns
The Maine College of Art says it has concerns about the safety of students who will live in a new dorm next door, but others – including a student – say such fears are misplaced.
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New stations offer 24/7 look at health of western, eastern regions of Casco Bay
The continuous monitoring stations will compile data from Cundys Harbor in Harpswell and Portland Harbor.
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Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
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‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal
The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.