John Balentine returns with another false choice draped in an illogical and overly emotional appeal to American history. He deliberately spins out of context a quote by an 18th century politician who is actually complaining about a lack of democracy and then warps it by assuming without justification that that historic politician must agree with […]
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Maine Voices: Pandemic underscores urgency of taking action on climate change
The toll of coronavirus is a lesson to us in the high cost of delay.
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Portland council clears way for businesses to take it outside
The measure, which will close off Wharf Street, Dana Street and sections of Milk Street and Exchange Street, is part of the city’s emergency coronavirus order, which now expires July 13.
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Riverton’s Soule named County Teacher of the Year
Cindy Soule, a fourth-grade teacher at the Portland elementary school, is now in the running for the statewide teaching award.
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City issues dire warning about funding next year’s operating budget
The coronavirus has slashed revenues coming into the city and significant cuts in services will be required, the city’s finance director says.
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Portland Meetings: May 20-27
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
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Portland will use emergency federal grants for housing assistance
The city will use $500,000 of its $1.7 million from the federal CARES Act to help people who cannot pay rent or utilities because the pandemic has caused a loss of income.
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New firm hopes to help businesses chart course through, after pandemic
The firm, launched in March, can provide help with corporate communications, sales and marketing, and business strategy.
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St. Brigid School students ‘love thy neighbor’ with creativity
A seventh grader project takes on “special importance” during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Portland pay as you throw program, parking regulations return June 1
PORTLAND — Parking enforcement and the pay as your throw curbside trash program will return next month after being put on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Starting June 1 parking will again be enforced in timed zones and metered spaces throughout the city. All residential parking permits that expire June 30 will be automatically […]