City officials say not enough homeless people have been moved into the new shelter in the University of Southern Maine’s Sullivan gymnasium.
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Maine inmate, about to be the first to earn a master’s degree in prison, asks for clemency
Brandon Brown, now 33, was convicted of attempted murder and has spent that last decade in prison. His fate now rests with Gov. Janet Mills.
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Portland schools remain closed through end of school year
Instruction will continue to be offered remotely and school leaders are coming up with contingency plans for end of the year activities.
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Feature obituary: Retired nurse Beverly Collins dies from complications of coronavirus
Collins, 83, worked and as a nurse and volunteered in Portland for many years and had a home in Standish.
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Small businesses seek rent and eviction freezes as crisis costs mount
Maine small business owners are in anxious talks with landlords as they seek to buy time until they can reopen and restore cash flow.
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Virtual work sessions coming for joint climate action plan
The final draft of climate action plan is on the verge of completion, but Portland and South Portland’s sustainability offices are looking for more public input.
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Portland faces difficulties safeguarding homeless during pandemic
Staff at four city homeless facilities are stretched thin and don’t have the authority to enforce safety protocols, which are sometimes ignored.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: April 8-15
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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Faithful forced to find virtual fulfillment
Religious communities that depend on large in-person gatherings have struggled with stay-at-home orders, but some have found online alternatives.
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Portland schools moving forward with construction projects
It is not yet known how the current health pandemic will impact the plan to renovate four Portland elementary schools.