A Deering Center resident is bringing her love of crafts to a longtime gathering spot for the neighborhood.
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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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Cost estimate rises by $660,000 for planned Portland roundabout
Portland’s City Council will consider additional funding for construction of the roundabout near the University of Southern Maine campus.
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Portland council will vote on plan to move public comment back to the end of meetings
The proposal, which would undo a change made by former Mayor Ethan Strimling to take comments prior to council meetings, would also prohibit people from addressing items pending before a council subcommittee.
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Portland district says renovating 4 elementary schools would cost $21 million more than voters approved
The school board blames sharp increases in construction costs for the funding shortage.
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Plan sets future vision for historic Western Prom
Recommendations for the city’s oldest park include restoring scenic vistas, landscaping and the return of a pavilion lost years ago.
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 19-26
Wed. 2/19 5:30 p.m. City Council CH Wed. 2/19 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Thur. 2/20 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thur. 2/20 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee One City Center Thur. 2/20 9 a.m. Public Health Division Community Forum 20 Myrtle St. Thur. 2/20 1 p.m. Maine Continuum of Care TBA […]
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Portland Co. property developers propose new business, tax district
The Portland Foreside Development Co. says it needs city help financing as much as $70 million in public improvements to help its ambitious business district plans.
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Equity drives Portland Public Schools
I’m delighted the Portland Board of Public Education began Black History Month by voting to rename a school for Portland civil rights icon Gerald Talbot. That Feb. 4 vote means Riverton Elementary School will become the Gerald E. Talbot Community School, starting this fall. This exceptional community leader’s list of accomplishments is long. He’s an […]
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City Council to discuss solar consortium opportunity
PORTLAND — The City Council will discuss whether to join a renewable energy consortium at its council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19. Joining the consortium, according to the city, “would help achieve several of the city’s climate action goals and result in significant cost savings.” The city staff has requested that the council pass an emergency […]