Despite Portland city councilors’ request for help addressing the lack of resources for the city’s homeless, the commissioners sided with arena trustees and rejected the plan.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Grants available for for recycling, composting in Maine schools
PORTLAND — Ecomaine is accepting applications for its 2020-2021 round of recycling grants now through Oct. 30. The grants are designed to raise recycling awareness in schools and communities, and to help schools implement more efficient recycling or composting programs. “This year is obviously proving to be a tough one for all of us – […]
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Water District seeks applications for bottle filling fountains
PORTLAND — Applications for 2021 Water Bottle Filling Fountain Grants from the Portland Water District are now being accepted. The grant program, which made five awards last year, provides free fountains, with preference given to those organizations that provide the largest exposure and benefit for public use. According to the Portland Water District, “water bottle filling […]
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Preble Street applies for new shelter permit amid local opposition
The social services agency is asking the city for approval to convert its daytime resource center on Portland Street into a 40-bed homeless shelter.
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A baker’s hopes for the Jewish New Year start with a round challah
Elise Richer has had to make a lot of changes at Tin Pan Bakery since the start of the pandemic, but she’s still going.
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Student’s lawsuit over study abroad refund headed to appeals court
The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.
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Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Kids Duathlon raises $8,000 for COVID needs
PORTLAND — The Portland Kids Duathlon has donated $8,000 to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools to help with COVID-19 needs in the city schools. The money may be used for innovation grants to educators, extra academic support for students, free meals to supplement federal lunch and breakfast programs and to support families in crisis. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City may be able to save rec program up for elimination
Acting Director Ethan Hipple said fundraising could salvage the $20,000 Park and Play.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland residents push back on budget
They want more money allocated in the proposed $202 million city budget for social services, sustainability and public works.