PORTLAND — The Cross Insurance Arena has opened up four more dates for indoor disc golf, which proved popular during its debut at the arena last weekend. Tee times will be offered between 4-9 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 12, and between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 13. Arena staff teamed […]
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Portland is about to consider major changes to city government, and it could be historic
The city finds itself in another era of dissatisfaction and political tension, and some already are pushing for a partial return to the strong-mayor structure discarded a century ago.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
COVID-19 vaccines to be available at Portland Expo next month
PORTLAND — Northern Light Mercy Hospital on March 2 will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to people over the age of 70 at the James Banks Sr. Exposition Building on Park Avenue. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a partnership with the city and the state. Community members over the age of 70 […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food, Maine Gardener
A new rose book by Maine rose expert Peter E. Kukielski is a stunner
The lavishly illustrated ‘Rosa: The Story of the Rose,’ encompasses history, art, religion and botany.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can’t get a job in their field.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Black History Month: Maine’s Black history should not be forgotten
Three exceptional Mainers and their families helped shape the state and the nation as we know it today.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Portland committee recommends new department to promote racial equity
Mayor Kate Snyder and councilors appointed the commission following a series of Black Lives Matter demonstrations over the summer and will present an interim report to councilors on Monday.
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Portland won’t close iconic Old Port street to traffic this summer
While some side streets in the Old Port will again be closed to support outdoor dining and shopping, Exchange Street will remain open to traffic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
MaineHealth receives $12.8 million grant for rural health care research
It will use the funds, from the National Institutes of Health, to study ways to reduce the disparity in health care quality between urban and rural areas of the state.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Maine Historical plans for future preservation of past
A new system will allow Maine Historical Society to expand the safe storage of its vast collection.