The complaint seeks an order protecting the family that was targeted by prohibiting the man charged in the attack from having any contact with them and from violating the Maine Civil Rights Act in the future.
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Half of proposed Portland school budget increase aimed at addressing inequity
The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year’s, includes close to $3 million in equity investments.
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Proposal reworks Portland’s eastern waterfront into a public ‘gift’
A group led by former Director of State Planning Richard Barringer calls for adding plazas, gardens, a playground and a public landing to the more than 10 acres between the Maine State Pier and the former Portland Company property.
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Portland Meetings: March 24-31
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 3/24 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Thur. 3/25 4 p.m. METRO Board of Directors Thur. 3/25 5 p.m. Joint City/School Finance Committee Meeting Thur. 3/25 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Thur. 3/25 5:30 p.m. Lyseth Playground Renovation […]
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Seminar scheduled on how to talk to children about race, racism
The free virtual event, “Having Uncomfortable Conversations with Your Kids: Talking about Race and Racism,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. The panel discussion will focus on the history of racism and how to address racial bias, as well as offer tips for how to start conversations about race, diversity and anti-racism […]
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Portland Public Schools finalizing plans for more in-person learning
Portland Public Schools is finalizing plans to increase in-person instruction for students throughout the district amidst continued concerns from parents, students and members of the public. Assistant Superintendent Melea Nalli said options for elementary and middle school students include more partial in-person learning days; extending the time and days students are physically in schools; increasing […]
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Portland Recovery Community Center closes on new property
The Portland Recovery Community Center on Forest Avenue plans to move to the former Deering Masonic Hall at 102 Bishop St. in mid-April. “The building is twice as large, with plenty of parking, a big kitchen and space to host more groups and activities safely,” the center said in a press release. Since the pandemic […]
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Apartment building with 171 units faces vote in Portland
The proposal would be the largest apartment project to move forward in the city in recent years and includes an outdoor courtyard and swimming pool.
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Run & Eat: There’s much to like about extended menu at Maiz
You can build your own rice bowl and contribute to groceries for local families.
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Gritty new crime thriller ‘Downeast’ gives Portland an extreme closeup
Shot in the Old Port and on the waterfront, the film let Maine-born actor Greg Finley realize his dream of making a movie in his home state.