Hires, promotions, appointments Guelord Balekelayi was hired at Opus Consulting as a consultant, with a background in accounting and finance. Alison Frazee has been named Greater Portland Landmarks’ upcoming director of advocacy, to start her position in January. She previously was executive director at Boston Preservation Alliance. Claudia Meyer-Maaseidvaag joined the Homeless Animal Rescue Team, […]
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 30-Nov. 6
Wed. 10/30 6 p.m. District 4 Meeting Presumpscot Elementary Mon. 11/4 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 11/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/6 5:30 p.m. Rent Board Zoom
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Gov. Mills awarded French Legion of Honor
She was awarded France’s highest distinction for her work to promote and highlight French culture and language across the state.
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Police identify suspect, victim in downtown Portland shooting
The victim, Edgar Cando, 31, of Portland, was taken to Maine Medical Center about 5:30 p.m., where he later died.
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Creations from confinement on display at the Francis Hotel
The art exhibit at the Francis Hotel shows creations from people currently incarcerated in Maine.
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Domestic violence survivors find a voice in Portland
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices provided a platform for those who have experienced domestic violence to share their stories. It was the first time the touring event has come to Portland.
Posted inElection 2024, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Advocates for Portland’s homeless convene forum of City Council candidates
The forums, facilitated by the advocacy group Homeless Voices for Justice, served as a platform for constituents with experience in homelessness to engage with candidates for Portland City Council.
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This Halloween graveyard is about homage, not haunting
For the past two decades, David Ruff and Jane Wellehan have memorialized departed icons in their own Halloween graveyard.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Francophone diplomats address Portland students about multilingual education
Ambassadors from France, Gabon and the Central African Republic visited Deering High School Friday to talk about French-speaking students in Portland, and how to support French language education in the state.