LB. Mini-Mart is located in the new Rock Row Health Campus, where its nutritious menu of functional foods should make it a good fit.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Developing and implementing clear, efficient and accountable systems
This column is the final installment in my series detailing the impacts of the new Portland Public Schools five-year strategic plan. This month, I’m focusing on our “systems” priority. Our strategic plan has five priorities: equity, achievement, whole student, people and systems. Each is supported by multiple initiatives to achieve that goal. We’re starting some […]
Social Security workers, union say staffing cuts would gut the agency
They warn that it is already understaffed and that further cuts, including the possible closure of the Presque Isle office, could lead to major disruptions for 355,000 older and disabled Mainers.
From the Congo to the NFL? Portland grad chasing the dream
A native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nathan Kapongo’s first exposure to football was as a Portland High sophomore.
Portland City Council establishes social housing task force
The group, which will be appointed by the mayor, will explore how to establish middle-income housing that would be owned, operated and managed by the city.
King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
Maine men head to pivotal Hockey East semifinals
The Black Bears hold steady in the top five nationally with a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs still up for grabs.
Children on MaineCare brace the challenges of finding orthodontics
A sliver of orthodontists can accept the low-income insurance. One clinic in Portland is finding a way to serve these adolescent patients, with plans to expand their service.
Ailing Cooper Flagg, Duke face uncertainty in NCAA tourney
After spraining his ankle and missing two games in the ACC tournament, Flagg looks to bounce back this week.
Winter all-stars turned heads from the get-go
Forecaster Country standouts honored across the board.