George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column ‘What’s Up.’ He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.
Grace Benninghoff
Staff Writer
Grace covers city hall and Greater Portland for the Press Herald. She previously covered reproductive health for Texas Monthly and served as the local host of All Things Considered at Vermont Public. Before moving to Maine, Grace attended Columbia Journalism School in New York City and spent many years in Colorado and Oregon working in the non-profit sector. When she isn't reporting you can find her trail-running with her dog Loma, practicing her Spanish, surfing, or making pottery.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Portland City Council approves $161 million school budget
The council voted unanimously to pass the school board’s $161.4 million proposal, which now goes to voters for final approval.
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Libbytown community garden temporarily closed because of contaminated soil
The Portland garden will reopen next month with new raised beds. But some gardeners say they may not return and the city still has to finish testing other gardens.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Portland City Council set to vote on school budget
The council heard a first reading of the budget on Monday night along with public comment. They will vote on the budget on May 20.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
City review of new Roux Institute turns to highway ramp, bike lanes, buses and parking
When complete, the new campus is expected to host about 5,000 students in East Deering at the site of the former B&M Baked Beans factory.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon advances to top 10 on ‘American Idol’
After advancing to the top 12 on Sunday, Gagnon sang ‘Something in the Orange’ by Zach Bryan on Monday night, earning a place in the top 10.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Sundays on the Boulevard to return this summer in Portland
The city will close Baxter Boulevard to cars from Vannah Avenue to Catafalque Drive for the events every Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning May 5 and running through Sept. 29.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Remains of missing Windham man found in New Hampshire
Alex Jackson, 34, had been missing for nearly a year before his remains were found Friday. Joseph Chute, of Leeds, had been arrested and charged with murder following Jackson’s disappearance.
Posted inMaine, News
This clinic inside Portland’s homeless shelter is working to treat addiction
Greater Portland Health’s medication-assisted treatment program offers shelter guests access to Suboxone in an effort to treat addiction and reduce deadly overdoses.