PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has canceled this summer’s St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event, held annually in mid-August to commemorate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Feast of Saint Rocco, “draws thousands of people to Federal Street for […]
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No July 4 fireworks show this year in Portland
PORTLAND — The city has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but plans are in the works for a virtual type of celebration. City Manager Jon Jennings “was forced to make the decision because large social gatherings are not permitted and budget constraints preclude the city from covering the […]
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Avesta Housing proposes new apartments on Valley Street
Forty-eight units would be rented to people who make 50 to 60 percent of the area median income.
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‘If there was a good way to go, this was it’: Portland native chose his fate under new law
Ronald Deprez, who was 75 and living with a degenerative illness, became one of the first to end his life under Maine’s Death With Dignity Act.
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Portland lab lands first conditional marijuana testing license
Nova Analytics plans to open its lab on Milliken Street in July, pending local and final state approvals.
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Police warn residents after black bear roams Portland neighborhood
It was spotted Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in Riverton, prompting police to remind residents to steer clear if they see one and remove sources of food.
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Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19
Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.
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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.
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Portland police officer taken to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl
White powder in a folded napkin blew into the officer’s face during a traffic stop Monday, resulting in a dose of Narcan and a trip to Maine Med.
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Wex sued in UK court for canceling $1.7 billion acquisition
The Portland-based company had agreed to purchase two travel payment firms for $1.7 billion, but backed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.