Cheverus is looking for its third championship in five years, while Hampden Academy seeks another stunner after upsetting Mt. Ararat.
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Posted inLetters
Concerned by Portland’s denying tax-exempt status to nonprofits | Letter
Portland’s decision to deny tax-exempt status to nonprofit organizations like Maine Public is deeply concerning. Nonprofits routinely sell tickets to events, host fundraisers and offer services that bring in necessary income. Generating revenue to fund operations does not mean an organization is operating for private profit; it means it’s sustaining its public mission. Finance Director […]
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
The Portland boys basketball team jelled at the right time to reach Class A final. Here’s how it happened.
The Bulldogs’ defense has been outstanding and helped Portland get hot in the playoffs and reach the state championship game.
Posted inNews, Op-eds, Opinion
I ran the numbers on Portland’s ‘workforce housing.’ It’s not pretty. | Opinion
When we approve developments that exclude workers and call them “workforce housing,” we’re not solving our affordability crisis. We’re exploiting it.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Ditch those Bean Boots — and 6 more tips for walking in winter | Column
How to navigate Maine’s icy walkways, shoveling scofflaws and other hazards of strolling in the cold.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland nonprofits still seeking recourse after losing tax-exempt status
Some organizations have taken their ire to lawmakers in hopes of mitigating a financial crisis, while others believe the issue can still be resolved at City Hall.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine could soon add speed cameras to I-95 construction zones
Lawmakers have debated the highway speed camera plan, which has bipartisan support, since last year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Palestine conference canceled by USM over speaker’s sanctions has new location
The academic discussion called the ‘Consequence of Palestine’ will take place at First Parish Congregational Church in Gorham.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s primary care shortage is expected to worsen. Experts are planning solutions.
Maine is graduating more doctors, but experts say increasing the primary care workforce is hampered by several issues.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Cumberland County Jail inmate accused of calling in bomb threat
The inmate is accused of calling the Portland Press Herald and threatening to kill the president and blow up 3 locations across Maine, authorities said Thursday.