Public schools have benefited from consistent funding and coordinated policies during the pandemic – early care programs deserve the same.
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Hundreds take to Portland streets to protest Minneapolis police killing
Demonstrators marched through the downtown area Friday afternoon, and one group blocked Franklin Street.
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Sande’s Picks: DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies – yum!
For many years I worked at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Portland and enjoyed the pleasure of presenting clients with the delicious chocolate chip cookies that are part of the brand’s welcome and guest experience. Arriving guests are greeted with a cookie fresh from the oven that has been kept in a warming drawer at […]
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Portland schools prepare for year’s end with plan to address learning gaps
The last two weeks of the school year will look different for Portland Public Schools as the district shifts its focus to students who have fallen behind or need more support.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
With bad tick year forecast, new solution will keep them at bay, creator says
This year ticks bearing disease will be out in force, experts say, and the owner of Wildwood Medicine says his leg wraps can repel them.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Memorial Day tribute
American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post No. 17 honors veterans with graveside flags at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Detour needed for Deering’s Corner roundabout utility work
PORTLAND — Utility work as part of the Deering’s Corner roundabout project will begin Wednesday, May 27, at the intersection of Deering and Brighton avenues and Falmouth Street. Both legs of Falmouth Street at the intersection and the north leg of Deering Avenue will be closed. All traffic to and from the intersection from these […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Race is on to replace retiring House District 37 representative
Jim Cloutier and Grayson Lookner are vying for the Democratic nomination while Jane Frey is running as a Republican.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Democrats to host candidate forums
PORTLAND — The Portland Democratic City Committee has organized a series of virtual town halls with the Democratic candidates running in contested primary races for state legislative seats in Portland this July. On May 27 at 6 p.m., Bob Mentzinger, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Ed Crockett for the House District 43 nomination, will field […]