Police are investigating an assault that occurred in a homeless encampment around 11 a.m. Monday.
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Five fellow councilors back challenger Spencer Thibodeau for Portland mayor
The endorsements, which are reminiscent of those Mayor Ethan Strimling received in 2015, and a series of candidate forums signal the unofficial start of election season in the city.
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Rock Row steps up promises to improve concert noise
Rock Row officials are looking to bring in scientists and get more specific with their data, in order to help them understand continued issues with noise.
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Portland students take pride in new program
PORTLAND — Ensuring that students feel valued and connected at school is seen as not only critical to their overall development, but also to their overall academic achievement. That’s why it’s one of the key goals in the School Department’s new strategic plan, known as the Portland Promise. That’s also why each school within […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Decision on Portland finance reform stalls
Councilors table a proposal to publicly fund elections for local candidates until Sept. 16.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland school board vows to close the gap for disadvantaged students
School Department leaders plan to tackle the issue with a “sense of urgency.”
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First debate set for Portland mayoral, council candidates
PORTLAND — The first 2019 Portland Candidates Forum, which will feature candidates for Portland mayor and City Council District 3, will be held 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St. The event will begin with a debate between District 3 City Council candidates Tae Chong, Andrew Graham, […]
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Grant program open for new and expanding Portland businesses
PORTLAND — The city has launched another round of its Business Assistance Program for Job Creation. The program provides matching grants to Portland businesses for the creation of jobs for low-to-moderate-income individuals and other business expenses. According to a release from the city, “it is anticipated that the BAP budget of almost $200,000 in grant […]
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Hospice of Southern Maine to light up Deering Oaks
PORTLAND — Hospice of Southern Maine will host its annual Twilight in the Park remembrance event Saturday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Deering Oaks Park. During the free event, thousands of luminarias memorializing loved ones will illuminate Deering Oaks in a “warm glow of love, celebration and remembrance,” according to HSM. “Twilight in the […]
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Catholic church, Red Cross collecting for hurricane relief
PORTLAND — Catholic churches across Maine will hold a special collection to aid the victims of Hurricane Dorian. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will be taking a special collection during all Masses held over the weekend of Sept. 14-15. Providing hurricane relief is especially important to the Portland Diocese because it’s had a special […]