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Portland Forecaster
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Language center gives New Mainers boost in quest for college degrees
The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Couple aims to bring back best of Benoit’s
The great-grandson of the department store founder and his wife want their Westbrook design company to reflect the quality and spirit of the old family business.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s Disctrict 2 council hopefuls target housing affordability
Jon Hinck and Victoria Pelletier also want to help tackle violent crime in the city.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Medical campus construction switches up Rock Row time line
The planned hotel and brew hall are among the components that have been delayed.
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District 1 Portland council hopefuls propose solutions to housing crunch
Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine police chief, dad warns about opioid overdoses
Fatal overdoses this year are on track to exceed 2020’s, and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be making matters worse.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
At-large Portland council candidates share stances on housing, shelters, other priorities
The four men are running to replace council veteran Nick Mavodones.
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Drivers, get ready for some I-295 detours
The I-295 bridge over Veranda Street in Portland will be replaced in October, requiring the closure of that part of the highway and the heavily traveled street below.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Maine maple producers tap into fall festival
Maine maple producers revel in another opportunity for business with a second annual fall fest approaching.