City staff spent months reaching out to social service partners, churches and private shelters, unsuccessfully seeking a downtown location for this winter. Now, the city finds itself left with a spot that officials, advocates and homeless people all agree is not ideal.
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Posted inLetters
Parent’s arrest on school grounds should serve as a wake-up call | Letter
We write this letter, on behalf of the Portland Education Association Executive Board, in response to the event that took place at one of our elementary schools recently: A parent was detained by agents in an unmarked vehicle on school property during morning drop-off. Our schools should be safe places where students can focus on […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Recipes
For these Mainers, locally produced food makes all the difference
Cooking a meal from 100% Maine-made ingredients is much easier now than when Rosemont Market & Bakery launched 20 years ago.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch the Varsity Maine football highlights from Week 4
The best plays filmed by our reporters last week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Advocates challenge Cumberland County Jail’s obligation to hold ICE inmates
The Cumberland County commissioners heard several presentations about the advantages and disadvantages of the jail holding inmates for ICE.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 4
These were the top performers in last week’s games.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
A new box office is just the ticket for the State Theatre
The venue is renovating a neighboring storefront to add space and help reduce lines.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Portland ban the sale of menthol tobacco? | Fact brief
A statewide effort to ban all flavored tobacco products across Maine stalled in the Legislature last year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Abstract artist uses shadow and color to portray Maine’s underwater coast
Surry-based abstractionist Richard Keen talked about his process and inspirations at Pineland Farms’ Unity Environmental University.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Check out 9 historical photos of celebrities visiting Maine
The Smashing Pumpkins, Lady Gaga and Susan Sarandon were also photographed in Portland locations.