Jake Viola, a council candidate in 2024, has also announced intentions to run for the District 4 seat.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Portland Planning Board greenlights 87 teeny-tiny Congress Street apartments
The 7-story building with no parking has some residents rankled. Others say it’s just what the city needs.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Fire at Portland recycling center under investigation
The Portland Fire Department says a large pile of metal caught fire at a recycling center on Riverside Street, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Fresh Approach market in Portland’s West End will close
Chet and Peggy Knights say they weren’t able to overcome the loss in business after their SNAP license was revoked.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Review
2 exhibits at Portland Museum of Art show off photography, decorative arts
‘Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem — Notations in Blue’ and ‘Precious: The Value of Ornament’ speak to the museum’s diversity of holdings.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
They aren’t cops. So who are these people in uniforms in downtown Portland?
The police department recently rolled out a new program in its community policing division, dubbed ‘constables.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine art galleries showcase dozens of artists in summer shows
The state’s galleries will include the work of established artists as well as up-and-comers.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Without naming her, parents and colleagues call on school board to reinstate Portland teacher
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was discriminated against when the district declined to renew her contract. The community turned up at a board meeting Tuesday to advocate for her return.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Mariners win double OT, even series against Wheeling
Jacob Hudson’s goal caps the longest game in franchise history and ties the ECHL North Division finals at 2-2.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine softball poll’s No. 1 is the same, but not unanimous
Cheverus maintains top spot but doesn’t receive every first-place vote.