She became a leader in her class and an advocate for women in professional trades.
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Pandemic poses unique challenges for Portland-area startups
In an environment in which failure is commonplace even in the best of times, not all local startups have been able to survive the coronavirus disruption.
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Maine Voices: White allies, come out from behind your keyboards to fight racism
The black community is in fear for our lives right now, and we need to know we are more than hashtags.
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Old Port building owner says he regrets hiring armed guards
The owner of a building on Middle Street hired 2 armed guards after businesses were damaged or burglarized the previous night.
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Largest crowd yet marches through Portland as protests continue
The protest was planned to last for 8 hours, to coincide with the roughly 8 minutes a white police officer kneeled on George Floyd’s neck.
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Maine Voices: White people must act on black Americans’ calls for fair treatment
A Portland protest stirs memories of justice never pursued for a black teenager in New York in 1971.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Seventh-grader from Portland wins virtual state spelling bee
Rose Bolduc of Lincoln Middle School overcomes near-elimination to win in the 32nd round with O-P-I-N-E
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Old Port businesses pick up the pieces from protest that gave way to vandalism and break-ins
While most have been peaceful, a large protest that began Monday night became violent early Tuesday morning, leaving several businesses vandalized or burglarized.
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Portland Downtown appoints new executive director
Cary Tyson is leaving his post at the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to assume leadership of the nonprofit that strives to keep downtown Portland thriving.
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Portland Public Library begins phased reopening
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library this week began a phased approach to reopen the library, starting with making the book drop available again. Patrons can return the materials borrowed before the library closed in mid-March. The library is requiring all patrons and staff members who use the book drop to practice physical distancing and […]