Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Leon Benn paintings capture the lushness of summer in the city
The exhibit runs through Aug. 22 at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Young filmmakers in Portland turn friendship into activism
Three recent high school graduates took on their first documentary project, capturing the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Look for ways to celebrate safely in Maine on the Fourth
Even though many traditional events won’t happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland Bicentennial: July 8
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Posted inLocal & State
Pandemic leads Preble Street to plan new approach to helping the poor and homeless
The social service agency in Portland wants to eliminate some programs and convert its Resource Center into a 40-bed shelter. The Bayside neighborhood may not go for it.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In the spirit of this great country, let’s beat COVID-19
‘By wearing a mask and keeping at least 6 feet apart, you are telling strangers that you care about them,’ says the owner of Bull Feeney’s.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Resource officers no longer on duty at Portland schools
Without resource officers, the board will now examine how to maintain safety in the schools and its relationship with police as it relates to other school policies.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Pandemic forces changes to Preble Street’s work with homeless
Preble Street will set up a 40-bed shelter, deliver meals instead of serving them and provide services through an outreach program.