Hires, promotions, appointments Vicki Alward was promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer at Skowhegan Savings Bank. She joined the bank as vice president, risk management officer in 2006. Jacob Ouellette was promoted to vice president, investment officer at Norway Savings Bank as part of its asset management group. He has been a member […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 15-22
Wed. 1/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Thu. 1/16 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee Zoom Thu. 1/16 4 p.m. Development Corp. Zoom Tue. 1/21 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Tue. 1/21 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Zoom Wed. 1/22 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 1/22 5 p.m. Historical Preservation Zoom, City Hall […]
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Portland school board delays vote on firing athletic director after 8-hour hearing
An attorney for Jemal Murph argued that the Lincoln Middle School athletic director acted in self-defense when he hit a student.
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Portland police investigate second call of shots fired into building in 3 months
Neighbors reported hearing multiple loud bangs in the area late Monday night.
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Hundreds of apartments proposed for Thompson’s Point
The Portland Planning Board will discuss a plan to build 255 units in a 6-story building in the rapidly growing former train yard.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Whole student priority: Ensuring all students thrive academically and personally
I’m continuing my series of columns on how our new Portland Public Schools’ five-year strategic plan impacts students in the classroom. This month I’m focusing on our “whole student” priority. Our strategic plan has five priorities: equity, achievement, whole student, people, and systems. Each priority is supported by multiple initiatives to achieve that goal. We’re […]
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A sailboat was stolen from a Portland marina. Its owner spotted it in Casco Bay.
Portland police said a man stole the 53-foot sailboat from the Fore Points Marina and caused $25,000 worth of damage.
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Maine artist highlights overlooked ocean treasures
Biddeford watercolorist Mimi Gregoire Carpenter’s new paintings of beach findings are on display at Portland’s Roux and Cyr International Fine Art Gallery this month.
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Portland’s narrow gauge railroad to close temporarily to accommodate nearby construction
Construction on a luxury development along the eastern shore will force the tourist attraction to shut down for several months longer than expected.
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Portland potters get their hands dirty
Interest in learning pottery has skyrocketed since the pandemic, studio owners say.