The education budget for 2019-20, calling for a 6.6% increase from this year, now goes to the City Council.
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Mercy Hospital in Portland confirms case of scabies
A patient has been diagnosed with Norwegian scabies, a more severe and contagious form of the skin disease, the hospital said.
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Portland tech firm Tilson to receive up to $100 million investment
The deal would represent one of the largest venture capital investments in a Maine company in recent years.
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Portland recognized for breadth of small-business services
The award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Partner America program will be presented Thursday in City Hall.
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Portland beats out every New England city on list of best places to live
It’s the only city in New England to make the top 25 on a livability ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
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Fallen officer remembered for ‘selfless service’ as thousands turn out for his funeral
Maine State Police Detective Benjamin Campbell was hit and killed by a truck wheel last week while helping a motorist on Interstate 95 in Hampden. Representatives of public safety agencies from Maine and beyond pay tribute.
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Family argument led to shooting and murder charge against Army sergeant, Portland police say
Mark Cardilli Jr. appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since he was indicted and arrested last week in the March shooting death of Isahak Muse.
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Portland’s Café Review marks 30 years of curating poetry from around the world
Founding editor Steve Luttrell is still the driving force behind the publication, which received recognition by the city on Monday.
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Portland City Council delays final vote on paid sick leave
Councilors listen to testimony on the proposal, but delay a vote because one councilor was absent.
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Mayor, advocates for the homeless oppose plan to cap shelter beds
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings says providing unlimited access strains taxpayers, but critics say his proposal would violate a pledge Portland has held to for decades.