PORTLAND — A Maine chorus of immigrants from around the world brought their singing talents to New York City this month to help raise money for the United Nations. Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is made up of 32 women who have come to Maine from all around the globe, including Cambodia, Iraq, Somalia and Sudan. Brenda Viola, […]
2017
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Report: Maine faces education, skills crises
PORTLAND — Most high-growth jobs in Maine will require an education beyond high school, making the need for a postsecondary degree more acute here than in the nation as a whole. Meanwhile, the proportion of economically disadvantaged students in Maine classrooms has increased by almost 10 percent over the past decade. This is a cause for […]
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Portland, Brunswick artists to turn state Capitol dome into art
AUGUSTA — Recycling isn’t just good for the environment anymore; the Maine Arts Commission is hoping it can make for intriguing artwork, too. Judith Allen, a Portland mixed media artist, and James Creighton, a Brunswick-based visual artist, have been selected by the organization to create two pieces for its State Capitol Dome Copper Reuse Project. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Heart association honors Portland phys ed teacher
PORTLAND — Raising awareness around heart health and encouraging students to give back are important life lessons. That’s why Denise Pressier, the physical education teacher at Lincoln Middle School, enrolls her students in the annual Hoops for Heart community service fundraiser. The Hoops for Heart event benefits the American Heart Association and this year Pressier was […]
Posted inSports
Eagles clinch top seed, but Foles has tough time against Raiders
The wind plays a factor in the passing game for both teams.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland 8th-graders invited to explore high schools
PORTLAND — Eighth-graders in Portland must present the School Department with a letter of commitment stating their high school of choice no later than March 9, 2018. To help students and their families make that decision, Portland and Deering high schools will be holding open house events. Portland High School will hold its event 6:30-8:30 p.m. […]
Posted inNation & World
Newborn abandoned at interstate rest stop in Florida
A couple finds the baby boy on a concrete floor in the women’s restroom south of Ocala and calls 911.
Posted inMaine
Marijuana, the death of a meteorologist & power outages: The stories that made 2017 memorable
We’ve collected the most-read stories of the year and presented them below in order of page views on our website. In 2017, readers clicked on news about marijuana, the death of meteorologist Tom Johnston, the unforgettable finish at the Beach to Beacon 10K and the tragic stories about heroin in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opponents of Portland rent-control measure spent big to sway vote
Say No To Rent Control spent more than $285,000 in its effort, spending $21.24 for every vote it received.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland panel finalizes recommendations for old public works site
The former public works complex on O’Neil Street should be redeveloped into housing that fits the neighborhood and is energy efficient, the committee says.