Despite pervasive ‘supply skepticism,’ the evidence suggests the answer is yes: As the number of homes grows in an area, prices tend to fall and lower-cost units get freed up. But advocates say it takes time – and there are many hurdles.
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Fatal Portland shooting began with fight between rival motorcycle clubs
At a bail hearing Friday, a Portland detective detailed the evidence in the case against Aaron Karp, who is accused of killing Susan McHugh during a fight between the two clubs.
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Portland man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Sherman Street shooting
Tristin Chamberlain, 23, agreed earlier this week to plead guilty to a manslaughter charge in the shooting death of 26-year-old Tyler Flexon, of Portland, in 2022.
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Portland leaders say Israel divestment vote was symbolic, but it has divided the community
When the Portland City Council voted 2 weeks ago to divest in companies doing business in Israel, some in the city’s Jewish community said they felt blindsided because they only learned about it hours before.
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STRIVE U hosts open house
STRIVE U, a two-year residential and educational post-secondary program for people ages 18-26 with intellectual disabilities, is holding an open house on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the organization’s Nye Street campus in Portland. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, ask questions, meet current staff and […]
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SMCC opens Veterans Resource Center
The center is a hub for students at the community college to connect, as well as access resources and aid.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Planning for the future of our high schools, near- and long-term
Portland Public Schools envisions a future where our high schools have fantastic facilities where we provide students with a rigorous academic, career and technical education high school experience. And with our high school buildings assessed in 2017 to have $40 million each in improvement needs – a price tag sure to climb higher due to […]
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People and Business: Sept. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Frederick Dillon was promoted to director of the South Portland Water Resource Protection Department. He was previously the department’s stormwater program coordinator, and had worked five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates and 15 years in Falmouth’s Water Pollution Control Department. Kimberly Veilleux of South Portland has joined Legacy […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 18-25
Wed. 9/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Thu. 9/19 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 9/19 2 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom, Fish Pier Thu. 9/19 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 9/23 5 p.m. […]
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Mainers can spot a partial lunar eclipse of a supermoon Tuesday night
NASA officials say the eclipse will begin around 8:40 p.m. and peak at 10:44 p.m.