Residents of a Park Avenue apartment awoke early Wednesday to find a stranger in their living room, police say.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
SMCC, Portland Adult Ed partner to enhance training for new Mainers
Building the Pipeline aims to improve screening and evaluation for immigrants, the schools say.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook teenager charged with making threat that closed 2 Portland high schools
The 17-year-old boy terrorized students with posts on Snapchat that included images of a gun, police say.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Grant buys firefighters 50 pairs of new boots
PORTLAND — Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded a $20,950 grant to the Portland Fire Department for the purchase of 50 pairs of Globe Firefighting Boots. “This grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is greatly appreciated, it will allow us to provide top quality firefighting footwear to our members” Fire Chief Keith Gautreau […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Uncategorized
Letter: Bullock could rise to the top in field of Democrats
Edgar Beem needs to do some homework. He listed all the Democratic presidential hopefuls that he thinks should leave the race, including Steve “Bullard.” It’s actually Steve Bullock, the governor of Montana, the only governor in the race. Someone who was elected twice in a “Trump” state. Someone who was able to get Medicaid expansion […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine, federal lawmakers should rein in facial surveillance
We need strong policies to keep the powerful technology from being misused.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine oil dealers launch swipe-and-click ordering, intended to disrupt the market
Two companies offering online and app-based oil deliveries aim to mirror the service consumers have come to expect from Amazon and Uber.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Congress has an opportunity to lower drug costs – and there’s no time to waste
People who take insulin are among those hardest hit by spiraling expenses. A new medication pricing bill would help them.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Superintendent’s Notebook: Developing a ‘vertical’ district-wide content vision for curriculum
We’re working to realize the Achievement goal in our Portland Promise by strengthening core instruction through a quality curriculum, strong teacher leadership and sustained professional learning. One way we’re doing that is by going “vertical” when it comes to our curriculum. This is the third of four monthly columns I’m dedicating to discussing four new […]
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Police body cams issue-free in South Portland schools
As officials in Portland negotiate the use of body cameras in city schools, South Portland reports smooth sailing with a similar program there.