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Portland Forecaster
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Councilors decide to combine housing and economic development committees
The combined Economic and Housing Committee will be chaired by Spencer Thibodeau and include Pious Ali, Tae Chong and Andrew Zarro.
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Portland schools get money to diversify staff
The money will help Portland Public Schools recruit educators of color from other states and better support educators of color already employed in Portland schools.
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Portland Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ transitions from stage to small screen
This year’s ‘A Victorian Nutcracker’ will be televised on WCSH Saturday, Dec. 12.
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Council, school board set to swear in six new members
With a combined 43 years of public service, Jill Duson, Justin Costa and Marnie Morrione will be replaced next week by three individuals making their first foray into local politics.
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Portland meal providers pivot to feed hungry
Together, Wayside Food Programs and Preble Street provided close to 2,000 precooked Thanksgiving dinners for those in need.
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Portland restaurants head into ‘difficult stretch’
Managers of two long-time restaurants, Becky’s and DiMillo’s on the Water, will continue to follow CDC guidelines with the hope business will get closer to normal after the winter.
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Portland man working on design for face-visible mask
Preston Haynes hopes his new design will help those who lip read.
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Portland Board of Education on cusp of new leadership
Board members in an informal vote select Emily Figdor as their new chairperson.