Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.
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Developer proposes 7-story apartment building on Washington Avenue
The project would add over 300 apartments, including at least 80 workforce units, but requires a zoning change to allow for its height.
Portland Meetings: May 12-19
Wed. 6/12 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 6/12 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 6/12 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City Hall Wed. 6/12 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 6/12 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 6/17 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 6/19 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom
MECA&D alums support current students through annual Collect Art Show
The show and sale, featuring 425 pieces of art, takes place this week.
Maine bakeries rise above the competition to win James Beard Awards
Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery won for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker and Barak Olins’ ZUbakery took home the award for Outstanding Bakery.
Portland’s working waterfront showcased at annual open house
The 9th annual Walk the Working Waterfront featured fishermen, seafood producers, restaurants, nonprofits and others who call Portland Harbor home.
Ranked choice voting could determine the outcome in Portland, Cape Elizabeth primaries
The Democratic races in House District 118 and House District 123 are the only legislative primaries that could end up going to ranked choice voting because they involve more than 2 candidates.
Dead humpback whale tangled in fishing gear pulled from Casco Bay
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is leading the investigation into the death of the whale known to marine scientists as ‘Chunk.’