The parks commission and historic preservation board will review a draft plan Jan. 22.
2019
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Harry Sky, prominent rabbi and civil rights leader in Maine, dies at 95
Sky, described by a former governor as ‘the conscience of the community,’ played a prominent role for decades in Portland’s religious and civic life.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Transportation in Maine should be about more than cars and trucks
To lower carbon emissions, our state has to change the ways it builds communities.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland should think creatively about affordable housing
City officials need to look at democratic housing models and collaborate with tenant advocacy groups as well as lenders, landlords and developers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s trolling of Greta Thunberg was petty bullying, but she is fair game for criticism
The climate activist is a public figure, and her age shouldn’t give her a blanket exemption from disapproval.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Scientists suggest fertility control as a way to combat climate change. Now that’s alarming.
The fact is that the world’s most disenfranchised people contribute very little to greenhouse-gas emissions.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Housing Authority gets $1.2M in tax credits for two projects
Revenue from the tax credits will be used for the redevelopment of Front Street and the renovation of Washington Gardens.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greater Portland School Notebook: Dec. 18
Falmouth student wins Lions’ state art contest Hannah Martin, a student at Falmouth Middle School, is the state winner of the annual Peace Poster contest sponsored by the Maine Lions Clubs. Third place was presented to Ava Stairs, a student at Freeport Middle School. This year’s theme is “Journey of Peace.” The judging by four […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greater Portland People & Business: Dec. 18
Sea Change Yoga hires new executive director Sea Change Yoga, a Portland nonprofit that brings trauma-informed yoga to marginalized populations such as transitional group homes and correctional institutions, has hired a Maine native and former Preble Street employee as the organization’s second executive director. Elise Boyson has more than a decade of nonprofit experience and […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Barron Center reopens short-term skilled care unit
PORTLAND — The Barron Center on Brighton Avenue has reopened its short-term skilled nursing unit after being closed for two years. The unit, named for Dr. Benjamin Zolov, offers private rooms with 24-hour licensed nursing support and is near Barron Center’s rehabilitation gym. “We are thrilled to be reopening the skilled unit at this time, […]
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