In John Balentine’s July 8 column (“BLM mural sends the wrong message”) dismissing the proposed BLM mural on Portland’s Congress Street, he made a number of egregious errors that displayed a clear lack of understanding of the message behind the currrent movement. Here are a few examples to help him realize that maybe the “garish […]
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Nomination papers now available for council, school board seats
PORTLAND — Nomination papers to run for City Council and the Board of Education in the Nov. 3 election are now available in the City Clerk’s Office. Portland City Council seats up for re-election Nov. 3 are for District 4 (Justin Costa), District 5 (Kimberly Cook) and At-Large (Jill Duson). Available seats on the Portland […]
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City rolls out rent assistance program for those impacted by COVID-19
PORTLAND — Some renters who have been impacted by COVID-19 are eligible for temporary assistance in paying for rent and utilities. Through $500,000 in funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the city will provide up to $2,250, or $750 per month for three months, and a maximum of $250 […]
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House Island marketed as refuge from coronavirus
The island in Casco Bay served as a quarantine site during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.
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Portland city councilor critical of police condemns violence against officers
But Pious Ali says he will still push for an independent review of how police handled a demonstration on June 1 that turned violent and resulted in 23 arrests.
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Maine Voices: Homelessness is a racial justice issue in Maine, too
Racial disparities among homeless people are real, and will require all of us to change the institutions and policies at their foundation.
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Cheverus drops controversial plan to use pesticide despite Portland’s approval
Not long after receiving a waiver to use a synthetic pesticide on its athletic fields, the high school withdrew its appeal Thursday amid criticism from residents.
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Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds
The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.
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Portland mayor, city councilors denounce violence against police
Their statement comes after shots were fired into the police parking garage late Sunday night and officers were targeted by fireworks in Kennedy Park.
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Our View: More federal aid needed to prevent widespread evictions
The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts to support tenants and landlords.