The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.
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Back-to-office plans vary widely among Portland-area employers
A survey of more than 160 companies in Greater Portland showed that a majority of firms don’t know when their workers will return to the office.
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Portland manager wants to seek developer to build shelter near Westbrook line
City Manager Jon Jennings said in a memo to councilors that absent federal or state funding, he’d like to partner with a private developer and lease the building when it’s done.
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Portland councilors to meet privately with attorney about needle exchange rules
City Hall announced the closed-door session after the Press Herald reported that Portland’s program is the only one in Maine to disregard public health guidelines and keep strict rules for syringe exchanges during the pandemic.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Cross Insurance Arena hoping for federal relief
Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic
The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Racial justice leaders share inspiration, initiatives on MLK Day panel
Work in Portland and South Portland includes groups looking into racial inequities in the two cities, and Falmouth is holding racial awareness classes to its employees.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 20-27
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/20 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Wed. 1/20 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 1/20 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 1/20 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Thur. 1/21 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Thur. 1/21 4 […]
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Portland’s needle exchange program stands alone in keeping strict rules
With overdose deaths on record pace during the pandemic, city officials are urged to take advantage of state waivers intended to ensure that drug users have access to clean needles and overdose reversal drugs.
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Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk
The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.