Hires, promotions, appointments Craig Robinson was promoted to vice president, commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust, working at its Scarborough branch. He has worked at the bank for three years. Chris Keeler was hired as a regional sales executive at Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families and small businesses. He previously worked […]
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 21-28
Wed. 8/28 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 8/28 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council P.I. Community Center
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Portland school board OKs applications for major construction projects
Though details of the plan have not been finalized, the district has looked at bringing students from Casco Bay, Deering and Portland high schools together on a new, unified campus.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Video from Thompson’s Point concert will ‘restore your faith in humanity’
A feel-good clip of strangers banding together to search for a missing earring has been viewed millions of times and caught the attention of the ‘Today’ show.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year
One of the things I really appreciate about education is that it’s cyclical. We feel pride and a sense of accomplishment as school ends each June and renewed excitement each fall as we begin a new school year. The summer provides an interlude that we use not only for summer learning, but to reflect on […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Site for new Portland train station proposed on St. John Street
The future stop for the Amtrak Downeaster would be across from the Metro headquarters and connecting to Northern Light Mercy Hospital’s Fore River Campus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland wage proposals shot down, won’t be on November ballot
The City Council sent the measures – one to increase the minimum to $20 an hour and the other eliminate the tip credit – to committee, meaning the initiatives won’t go before voters this fall.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland man accused of assaulting 2 men with baseball bat outside city shelter
Police say Ramon Nunez-Rosario, 44, of Portland, assaulted 2 people behind the Homeless Services Center on Riverside Street.
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Munjoy Hill affordable housing up for council vote Monday
The Portland City Council will consider two developments in the city – a new proposal and one that failed to pass in July.
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Amazing Acro-Cats purrform for a cause in Portland
The cat circus troupe and band sold out The Hill Arts on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting rescue cats.