Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/13 2 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Wed. 1/13 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Wed. 1/13 5:30 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 1/13 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee Thur. 1/14 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Thur. 1/14 […]
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Free PPE available this week for small Portland businesses
PORTLAND — The city will distribute free personal protective equipment for Portland businesses that interact in person with the public on a daily basis and have 30 or fewer employees. “As we continue to live within a pandemic, PPE (disposable masks, hand sanitizer, and surface disinfectant) is crucial for maintaining safe business operations,” the city […]
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Portland school goes remote after COVID outbreak
PORTLAND — East End Community School Eighty switched to fully remote learning for this week after five people in three households tested positive for COVID-19. The cases over the last week resulted in 80 people being required to quarantine. “Due to the number of contacts and staff quarantining, EECS will be closed to in-person instruction […]
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Portland council urges residents to fly pride flags in response to threatening letters
Mayor Kate Snyder and all eight councilors sign a statement condemning the recent string of homophobic letters.
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Portland approves plan for new shelter in Bayside
Preble Street’s plan calls for as many as 40 beds, 8 feet apart to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, with meals and other services on site.
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Racial equity committee gets three more months to complete work
The committee looking into systemic racism and inequity in the city now has until April 21 to make its recommendations to the City Council.
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Accounting firm pulls out of downtown for new digs
Overall, the city’s commercial real estate market has fared “remarkably” well during the pandemic, according to the Boulos Company.
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Emergency order, outdoor dining extended until May 10
PORTLAND — As a part of the extension of the city’s emergency order related to the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants will be able to continue offering outdoor dining into spring. The City Council Monday unanimously decided to allow restaurants to offer al fresco dining until May 10. The council’s Economic Development and Housing Committee was scheduled […]
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‘River Voices’ pays tribute to the Presumpscot
In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river’s history, culture and science.
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 6-13
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/6 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Wed. 1/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 1/6 6:30 p.m. District 5 Annual Meeting Thur. 1/7 5 p.m. Racial Equity Steering Committee Thur. 1/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission Thur. 1/7 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of […]