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Family waits, hopes to be reunited with daughter left in Iraq

by Gillian Graham February 1, 2017February 3, 2017

Labed Al-Hanfy’s daughter is in immigration limbo because of President Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Food

Washington Avenue’s first Japanese restaurant opens

by Meredith Goad February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

Izakaya Minato will serve small plates of Japanese pub food.

Food

Portland bakery has some of the best croissants in America

by Meredith Goad February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

But you already knew that, didn’t you?

Local & State, News

Protesters say ‘immigrants are welcome here’ as 1,500 rally in Portland to oppose Trump’s order

by Randy Billings February 1, 2017December 13, 2017

The crowd shows support for Maine’s Muslims and immigrants in response to the president’s suspension of refugee programs and admissions from seven Muslim-majority nations.

Local & State, News, Sports

Portland Community Squash finally has a home, in former synagogue

by Steve Craig February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

The nonprofit plans a grand opening Wednesday in the former Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

More than 300 from Casco Bay High march to decry alleged hate crime in Portland

by Staff Report January 30, 2017January 31, 2017

The ‘Walk of Solidarity’ from the Portland high school was an expression of support for four black ninth-graders who were accosted last week by an older white teenager who made racist comments to them, authorities say.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Portland superintendent denounces alleged hate crime

by Dennis Hoey January 29, 2017January 29, 2017

Xavier Botana says police will increase their presence outside school buildings for the near future and the school department will consider additional security measures.