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PMA’s purchase to bring new era to historical site

by Michael Kelley October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

The 189-year-old building, which has served as a theater, church, chamber of commerce and children’s museum has been purchased by Portland Museum of Art.

Local & State, News, Politics

Susan Rice to talk about her new book and Maine roots at event in Portland

by Kevin Miller October 23, 2019October 22, 2019

As ambassador to the U.N. and national security adviser, Rice was key to Obama administration diplomacy in places such as Syria, Iran, Ukraine, Russia and China – countries where President Trump has taken a different approach.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Many valid questions remain about Riverton homeless shelter

by Megan Madden Special to the Press Herald October 23, 2019October 22, 2019

Transportation, the disruption of client-provider ties and the exact number of beds are among the issues that require more consideration.

The Forecaster

Out & About: Early music festival, comedy top listings

by Scott Andrews October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

A music festival, a raucously funny comedy and a West African rock band are among the top choices available to those seeking an evening or two of entertainment this weekend. Top billing goes to the Portland Early Music Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday in the Woodford’s Corner neighborhood. Curator Timothy Burris, an extraordinary performer […]

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Portland Housing Authority on brink of leadership transition

by Michael Kelley October 23, 2019October 22, 2019

Deputy Director Cheryl Sessions will replace longtime Executive Director Mark Adelson on Nov. 15.

The Forecaster

Community input sought on Longfellow School construction

October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

PORTLAND — The parent-teacher organization at Longfellow Elementary School is inviting the community to meet with architects from Harriman at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, as the firm begins the process of designing a planned renovation and addition project. The architects are seeking input into the community’s vision for Longfellow and insight into the […]

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Curbside leaf pickup begins in city next week

October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

PORTLAND — The city’s curbside pickup of leaves and yard waste returns between Oct. 28 and Nov. 22. Leaves and yard waste must be left in the large, paper biodegradable bags that are available at most hardware stores. The bags can be placed on the curb, but may not always be picked up with typical […]

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Portland School Notebook: Oct. 23

October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

CBHS teacher wins Presidential Award for Excellence Casco Bay High School math teacher Priya Natarajan has won a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching from the state in the math category. Natarajan was named one of two Maine finalists in the 7th- through 12th-grade teachers of math category of the award two […]