The nonprofit that encourages kids to get outdoors during the winter could receive up to $20,000, depending on ticket sales through Saturday, the first day of winter.
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Homeless shelter decisions pushed off until February
PORTLAND — The City Council has delayed again a decision on policy goals for the new homeless shelter that will be built on Riverside Street. The council Dec. 17 tabled the decision until Feb. 3 so it can hold a workshop on the topic at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at City Hall. In November, the […]
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Royale Lunch Bar will return from break with new fried chicken focus
Despite its name, the Old Port restaurant plans to add daily dinner service.
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Chris Sauer, co-founder and CEO of Ocean Renewable Power Co., is retiring
The well-known entrepreneur will remain involved in the Portland company as an adviser.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: A diverse staff is a boon for all students
When I became superintendent of the Portland Public Schools, Maine’s largest and most diverse school district, one consistent message I heard from students, parents and members of the school board and community was that they wanted our faculty and staff to better reflect the diversity of our students. That’s why we made staff diversity […]
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VA submits plan to build community clinic on West Commercial Street in Portland
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposes a 62,000-square-foot clinic and an adjacent 382-space covered parking garage at the site of an abandoned rail spur west of the Casco Bay Bridge.
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 18-Dec. 25
Wed. 12/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Wed. 12/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Meeting CH Wed. 12/18 6 p.m. Overset Road and Hope Street Parking Public Meeting 171 Auburn St. Wed. 12/18 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council 129 Island Ave. Thur. 12/19 8 a.m. Allocation Committee Meeting CH Thur. 12/19 9 a.m. Emergency […]
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Restoration, upgrades in works for Western Prom
The parks commission and historic preservation board will review a draft plan Jan. 22.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland should think creatively about affordable housing
City officials need to look at democratic housing models and collaborate with tenant advocacy groups as well as lenders, landlords and developers.
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Portland Housing Authority gets $1.2M in tax credits for two projects
Revenue from the tax credits will be used for the redevelopment of Front Street and the renovation of Washington Gardens.