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Maine Bicentennial: Portland

November 11, 2020November 8, 2020

In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.

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Ambitious climate plan put into motion in Portland

by Michael Kelley November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

The One Climate Future plan, created in partnership with South Portland, lays out strategies to confront climate change over the next 30 years.

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Superintendent, parents confident in protocols as COVID cases rise

by Michael Kelley November 9, 2020

Nine cases have been reported at Portland Schools, but to date there has been no in-school spread.

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Artist shines light on Black Mainers’ contributions

by Michael Kelley November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

The goal of the portrait series is to educate the public “on what our Black neighbors bring to the state” through their work, the artist says.

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Ranked-choice voting decided three municipal elections

by Michael Kelley November 4, 2020November 11, 2020

Aside from an error with the unofficial results that did not change the outcome of any races, Portland City Clerk Kathy Jones is pleased with the Nov. 3 election process.

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Levinsky holds off challenge for Portland Water District seat

November 4, 2020November 6, 2020

PORTLAND — Incumbent Kenneth Levinsky held off a challenge from Charles Shattuck-Heidorn for another five-year term Portland Water District Trustee. Levinsky, a trustee since 2009, captured 67% of the 28,143 votes cast in the race. The Portland Water District is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees who are elected to represent the 10 member […]