The city begins to stir before sunrise until the clocks change Sunday.
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Portland council condemns ICE practices, calls for agents to ID themselves
The council passed a resolution Monday in response to the detention of a parent by masked and unidentified immigration officers at Talbot Community School last week.
ICE arrest of parent near Portland school prompts concern from officials, families
Mayor Mark Dion and school leaders said officers’ refusal to identify themselves has caused fear among the community, while federal officials blamed the city for failing to cooperate.
Portland students adjust to school without cellphones
Many were resistant to the policy when the district considered it last spring but said this week that the rollout has gone better than expected.
Who will be on the November ballot in Portland?
There are 3 school board seats and 2 City Council seats up for grabs. Meet the candidates who are vying for them.
Portland will ban cellphones during school day
The school board voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a bell-to-bell ban that supporters say will benefit students and teachers.
Parent, retired music teacher running in Portland school board special election
Absentee voting in the special election for an open at-large seat on Portland’s Board of Education has already begun, and election day is June 10.
Fossil collection of Portland High alum has new digs at school
The donated collection of over 250 items includes teeth from a prehistoric shark and fossilized dinosaur bones like the horn of a triceratops.
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Developing and implementing clear, efficient and accountable systems
This column is the final installment in my series detailing the impacts of the new Portland Public Schools five-year strategic plan. This month, I’m focusing on our “systems” priority. Our strategic plan has five priorities: equity, achievement, whole student, people and systems. Each is supported by multiple initiatives to achieve that goal. We’re starting some […]
Portland schools superintendent proposes $172 million budget with 5.3% property tax hike
The proposed budget for fiscal 2026 includes added staff in areas of early literacy, special education and music.