Soft openings, for practice, are already in progress.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine System reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that’s the highest number since retention data tracking began 2 decades ago.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme
Jody Flynn Dalvet was convicted in Cumberland County Superior Court on Nov. 4.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning
The number of Maine children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has dropped significantly, but state and local officials say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove hazards from older housing.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Portland’s new director of health and human services is finding her footing
Nearly 3 months into her new role, Maggie McLoughlin praised the department but said it’s too early to lay out her hopes going forward.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s annual ‘Pumpkin-Cycle’ is a smash hit
Families gathered at Payson Park to toss and smash old pumpkins into the compost at the event hosted by Portland’s sustainability office.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland plants over 150 trees in Bayside
The project aimed to increase tree canopy cover in the neighborhood that had distinctly fewer trees than the rest of the city and improve environmental equality.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Waynflete School takes early steps to build new athletic center in Portland’s West End
Waynflete says the current gym, built in the ’70s, is too small and has structural issues. The campus falls within the West End Historic District, and the new facility will need to match the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State
Preble Street houses 270 homeless veterans in one year
The nonprofit’s goal is to get the remaining vets into stable living situations by providing case management, housing counseling and financial assistance.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Comedy review: David Cross needles Trump at post-election show in Portland
The ‘Arrested Development’ star reflected on the state of American politics while mixing in absurdly hilarious anecdotes Friday night at the State Theatre.