Liquid Riot sold, to relaunch as Camp Pennant; Stonewall Kitchen comes back to Portland; Oun Lido’s opens in Old Port; gluten-free bakery planned for Saco; and more.
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University of Southern Maine announces layoffs to take effect Friday
The UMaine System school says it is ending the Russell Scholars program and eliminating several management positions, but would not say how many employees would be laid off.
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Portland police arrest teen after gunshots fired in Bayside
The unnamed teen has been charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and theft.
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Body found in mud flats near former B&M Baked Beans plant in Portland
A passerby reported the body near the former B&M building late Tuesday morning.
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6 Portland schools placed under ‘lockout’ after hoax bomb threat
During a lockout scenario, which is different from a lockdown, students can continue learning but no one is allowed in or out of the building.
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Portland Meetings: May 15-22
Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 5/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 5/16 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 5/16 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 5/16 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Thu. 5/16 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Mon. 5/20 5 p.m. […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Final goals and summer plans as the school year winds down
As we approach the close of the school year, Portland Public Schools is focused on some final goals. One is the successful passage of a school budget for the 2024-25 school year. We’re also finalizing our summer learning plans and our high schools are preparing for commencement. We’re near the end of the FY25 budget […]
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Bao Bao Dumpling House moving to Brunswick
The restaurant has been closed since February, due to a staffing shortage.
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Taste of Nations Food Festival to celebrate flavors of community
The event Saturday afternoon is a fundraiser for Mayo Street Arts in Portland.
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Victoria Mansion teaching the tricks of historic preservation trades
Victoria Mansion in Portland is tackling a shortage of tradespeople skilled in working on historic homes with workshops addressing the specifics of preservation.