PORTLAND — Families will children who will be 4 years old by Oct. 15 can sign up for the pre-kindergarten lottery now through Feb. 26, and those children who will be 5 by Oct. 15 can be enrolled in kindergarten now through March 5. The district anticipates 224 pre-kindergarten spots will be available for the […]
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Maine companies mount volunteer effort to staff vaccination sites
Hundreds of volunteers from area businesses are offering to help out at the Scarborough Downs mass vaccination clinic.
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Portland man last seen on Dec. 20 at Grand Canyon found safe
Stephen Coleman, 60, was believed to be hiking alone. Park rangers had launched a search for him on Saturday and sought information from the public.
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Portland hires firm to investigate police response to anti-racism protest
The city allocated $40,000 to pay for the investigation into the response to a large demonstration in June sparked by the death of George Floyd.
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Portland provides hazard pay at city nursing home during outbreak
City officials say the increased pay at the Barron Center is covered by Medicaid and unrelated to a hazard pay requirement in Portland’s new minimum wage ordinance.
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Both sides to appeal ruling on Portland’s hazard wage
The Portland Regional Chamber is appealing part of Monday’s ruling that said voters had the legal authority to set a higher emergency wage scale.
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Portland Schools’ response to harassment, bias allegations is strong, experts say
The use of a third-party arbiter to address student complaints and giving students more voice in the culture and climate at their schools are two vital components of the district’s plan, they say.
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Nomination papers available for charter commission seats
PORTLAND — Nomination papers to run for one of nine seats on the city’s charter commission are now available and must be returned by March 29. The commission will include one representative from each of the city’s five districts and four at-large representatives, all of whom will be elected June 8, and Peter Eglinton, Michael […]
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Advocates regroup after Portland council narrowly rejects Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood’s working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.
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Portland school board approves resolution condemning LGBTQ hate crimes
Portland police continue to investigate threatening, homophobic letters sent to residents in Portland and South Portland who are gay or were flying Pride flags.