Wed. 2/12 5:30 p.m. Housing Committee CH Wed. 2/12 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Committee PHS Thur. 2/13 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CH Tues. 2/18 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop CH Tues. 2/18 5:30 p.m. Economic Development Committee CH Wed. 2/19 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Wed. 2/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board […]
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Letter: Show support for revisions to Indian Claims Settlement Act
It has been 40 years since the signing of the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980. Most states abide by federal Indian law, but Maine has been an outlier; its relationship with the Tribes has been more paternalistic. Maine Tribes want the freedom to control their own destiny in order to prosper. Last spring […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 12-21
Maine Museum of Photographic Arts Exhibits/Galleries Faculty Triennial Exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland. On view to March 1. Free, meca.edu. “Perfection,” Able Baker Contemporary, 29 Forest Ave., Portland. Poses questions about what constitutes “perfection,” to March 2, ablebakercontemporary.com. The Tolerance Project, a message of social acceptance, Maine College […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Show buildings some love on Valentine’s Day
Greater Portland Landmarks is encouraging the public to ‘heart bomb’ buildings they love in the community.
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Another strong year in commercial real estate predicted for 2020
The Boulos Company’s 2020 Market Outlook says the commercial space vacancy rate in greater Portland increased for the first time in six years, but vacancy rates in downtown Portland dropped.
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New name for Riverton school may not be only change
The soon-to-be Gerald E. Talbot Community School is also exploring a transitioning to a ‘community school’ model.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Reimbursements coming for services rendered to asylum seekers
PORTLAND — The city will reimburse a total of $140,000 to 11 community partner organizations for services they offered as part of Portland’s response to this summer’s influx of asylum seekers. The funding comes from a fund of more than $900,000 in public donations to help operate the Portland Exposition Building as an emergency shelter […]
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Bicycle Coalition of Maine hires new director
PORTLAND — The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has hired Jean Sideris as its new executive director. Sideris, who begins Feb. 25, has nearly 20 years of non-profit experience developing and managing advocacy and education campaigns primarily focusing on climate change and clean energy, most recently at the Union of Concerned Scientists. “The Bicycle Coalition of […]
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Scholarship available from Portland Water District
PORTLAND — The deadline to apply for Portland Water District’s Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 15. The $1,500 scholarship is for students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing careers in water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration […]
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Maine Voices: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down
We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.