City Councilor April Fournier said in a Facebook post that she tested positive and is experiencing symptoms, including body aches, a headache, fever, fatigue and a cough.
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Portland crimes down in 2020 after uptick in 2019
Police Police Chief Frank Clark expects 2020 data, still being finalized, will show a big decrease due in part to the pandemic.
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2020 ended as the warmest year on record in Portland
The average temperature in Portland last year was 49.4 degrees, slightly higher than the previous record set in both 2010 and 2012.
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Maine’s high court finds aquaculture worker covered by workers’ comp
The Supreme Judicial Court rules that the worker is covered under state law, and is not considered a seaman under federal admiralty law.
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People & Business: Dec. 30
Portland Holiday Window Display winners announced Uncommon Paws pet shop was voted Best Overall in this year’s Holiday Window Display Contest, Portland Downtown announced last week. “Picture perfect is the only way to describe Uncommon Paws’ masterpiece,” a press release from the downtown organization stated. “It’s a true celebration of holiday warmth and cheer – […]
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Clothing line benefits environment, boosts soccer franchise efforts
The leader of the campaign to bring a United Soccer League franchise to Portland says the Forest City collection “is a fun way to engage the community” as their work moves forward.
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Portland police search for suspects in armed robbery at gas station
A police dog tracked the suspects to the Western Promenade before losing the scent.
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 30-Jan. 6
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Mon. 1/4 5:30 p.m. City Council Tues. 1/5 6 p.m. Planning Board Meeting & Public Hearing Tues. 1/5 6:30 p.m. Pesticide Management Advisory Committee 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 […]
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Pandemic leads to run on diaper bank as families struggle with finances
A Portland based non-profit provides free diapers to parents who can’t afford them, and the need has skyrocketed.
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Portland’s new youth corps an ‘investment’ in environmental future
Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros.