The implications of the interview with Oprah Winfrey are only beginning to be understood.
2021
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Teacher diversity remains challenge-filled priority for Portland Public Schools
The school district, which has doubled the number of educators of color since 2016, is coming up with a plan based on findings of an Educators of Color study conducted with Bowdoin College.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine may seek $21 million refund from human resources software contractor
California-based Workday walked off the job last month after a dispute with the state. Meanwhile, Maine’s finance commissioner told lawmakers it may take $8 million more to get the new system up and running.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Residential redo seen as path forward for historic Portland church
A decade after a residential/commercial plan upset neighbors, the new owner of the Williston-West Church is seeking permission to add six more residences and no commercial space.
Posted inNation & World
Guilt, envy, distrust: Vaccine rollout breeds mixed emotions
Varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the coveted doses are sometimes breeding feelings of guilt, envy and judgment.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
First U.S. commercial offshore wind project nears approval in Massachusetts
Vineyard Wind would include dozens of turbines and produce enough power for more than 400,000 homes.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Southern Meetings: March 12-19
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 3/15 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Tues. 3/16 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 3/17 6 p.m. Fort Williams Park Committee Thur. 3/18 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Mon. 3/15 […]
Posted inMaine
Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty
At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Yarmouth Community Alliance for Racial Equity invites residents to join
We acknowledge we are writing from land of the Wabanaki people. In the aftermath of two racial incidents in our town, people have asked, “Is there racism in Yarmouth?” Members of the Black Student Alliance at Yarmouth High School have expressed dismay that little has been said and done to address these incidents. We believe […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: March 11-18
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 3/11 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Wed. 3/17 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 3/11 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Mon. 3/15 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Tues. 3/16 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Wed. […]