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Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Portland crimes down in 2020 after uptick in 2019
Police Police Chief Frank Clark expects 2020 data, still being finalized, will show a big decrease due in part to the pandemic.
Clothing line benefits environment, boosts soccer franchise efforts
The leader of the campaign to bring a United Soccer League franchise to Portland says the Forest City collection “is a fun way to engage the community” as their work moves forward.
Portland’s new youth corps an ‘investment’ in environmental future
Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros.
Legislator raises new call for old state flag
Rep. Sean Paulhus of Bath has hopes to revert the state flag back to one that was used in the early 1900s.
Museum management’s appeal delays union vote result
The vote was held this month, but the Portland Museum of Art has asked the National Labor Relations Board to review its decision allowing gallery ambassadors to decide whether to unionize.
School board agrees to offer hazard pay during pandemic
About 100 Portland Public Schools employees would see their pay rate bumped up to $18 per hour.
New stimulus package could save schools’ child care programs
The after-school and remote day programs will be in place through January while the Portland school district awaits word on its share of new federal funding.
Top of the East plans to expand view with two rooftop decks
Work is expected to begin this year to expand the lounge outside with room enough for 108 more customers.