The Portland City Council and school board will wait for the coronavirus health crisis to ebb before restarting the budget process.

Mary Cerullo 'set the standard for science communication' at Friends of Casco Bay.

Portland Rising hopes to get in some play this season, but if not will be ready for go for 2021.

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are ordered to stay at home for five days starting Wednesday, March 25, unless they are getting outdoor exercise or patronizing an essential business such as a food provider or pharmacy.

Reps. Richard Farnsworth, Erik Jorgensen and Matt Moonen have been termed out and cannot seek re-election.

The City Council also prohibits short term rentals in Portland and asks landlords not to evict tenants for late rent payments during the emergency period.

Creative Portland has created a relief fund for local artists, and Portland Symphony Orchestra has set up a similar fund for its musicians.

Many businesses have closed, laid off workers and are wondering when, or if, they will reopen.

Preble Street is now offering only take-out meals and Milestone Recovery has temporarily discontinued detoxification intake and 12-Step programs.

Meals will continue to be distributed outside nine of the city's schools.

Radio broadcaster Mike Antonellis is taking a broadcasting job for the Pawtucket Red Sox.

A Casco Bay High School performance ends the juniors' months-long exploration of the real-life stories of resilient residents.

Starting Strong's Talking is Teaching campaign is being expanded to South Portland and Westbrook.

Food and take-home instruction is being provided to Portland students while schools are closed between now and March 30.

In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, public meetings and events have been canceled, schools and City Hall have been closed.

If plans are approved by the city, the former Happy Wheels building would be the new home for Back Bay Customs.

Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 1547 want the public to know that the safety of pedestrians are at risk when people fail to remove ice and snow from walkways,

I'm Your Neighbor Books, a Portland nonprofit organization, shares children's books that feature new arrivals to America.

The student was scheduled to leave Tuesday, but the country went into a lockdown Monday as a result of coronavirus.

The agreement has further clarified the chain of custody of recordings and when the cameras can be used.

The coronavirus has not impacted travel into or out of Portland, but has caused city and school officials to increase daily sanitizing.

The Blind Tiger opened last month in an 1823 building that most recently housed The Danforth Inn.

Residents also overwhelmingly reject Question 1 to repeal an immunization law, and Democrats in Portland choose U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to face Donald Trump in November.

Elected officials and veterans are concerned about the impact of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on the Portland Veterans Center, which is also moving into the Manson Libby Road building.

The building committee's final recommendation, expected later this month, will include a just a subset of what was laid out in the Building For Our Future vision.

The annual dip at East End Beach raised more than $34,400 for Camp Sunshine, which provides free camp sessions to children with life-threatening illnesses.

Since its launch in 2015, the Maine Hire a Vet program has connected nearly 900 employees with more than 1,300 companies.

The election is Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

More than half the students in the the Portland school system qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The district advisory building committee will discuss options to pare down three school projects to meet the budget approved by voters at the polls in 2017.

A Deering Center resident is bringing her love of crafts to a longtime gathering spot for the neighborhood.

Recommendations for the city's oldest park include restoring scenic vistas, landscaping and the return of a pavilion lost years ago.

Portland Arts and Technology High School and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center want to make some changes, including making it easier for students to take classes there while fulfilling core requirements at their high schools.

Titi de Baccarat's "Who Is It?" will be shown at the Union of Maine Visual Artists at 516 Congress St. through the end of the month.

Students in the program have former financial or business experience as professionals in their nine home countries.

Greater Portland Landmarks is encouraging the public to 'heart bomb' buildings they love in the community.

The Boulos Company's 2020 Market Outlook says the commercial space vacancy rate in greater Portland increased for the first time in six years, but vacancy rates in downtown Portland dropped.

The soon-to-be Gerald E. Talbot Community School is also exploring a transitioning to a 'community school' model.

Projects would include new roofing, a new hot water tank and money to begin a renovation plan.

The City Council's approval of operation policies for the new homeless shelter means the building can be designed and cost estimates can be made.

The focus on technology will strengthen Maine's workforce, employers say.

The Public Health Division will hold public input sessions throughout the community once a plan is drafted.

The once-in-a-lifetime experience for Stella Hang, 12, included tickets to the Super Bowl game, the chance to meet NFL players – and the opportunity to take to the field as part of an NFL commercial.

Voters in Cumberland County may have received mailings claiming they are not registered to vote, but they are.

The community integration program, cut because of reimbursement costs, forces 170 clients to find service elsewhere.

The Douglass Street property is also being looked at by the city for housing.

A proposal to cut costs for Portland Schools would restructure eight elementary schools, resulting in the transfer of students from neighborhood schools.

The Portland 2020 photography exhibit will be shown through April 4.

There is a backlog of $123 million in needed sidewalk repairs and upwards of $88 million in needed street repairs.

There were 18 pedestrian fatalities in 2019, three times as many as in 2018, and safety groups hope a combination of increased education and enforcement reverses that trend.

Pihcintu, which is Passamaquoddy for "when she sings, her voice carries far,” has 34 members from 22 countries.

City Councilor Kimberly Cook wants the city to find new revenue sources to fund a higher financial contribution to the bus service, rather than rely on taxpayers.

Woodfords Congregational Church is looking at how it might be able to afford to stay in its 44,000 square-foot building on Woodford Street.

The Feb. 7 festival will feature work of both current and former Casco Bay High School students.

The board will hold a workshop on the topic Jan. 21, with a Feb. 4 public hearing and vote on the change to honor civil rights leader Gerald Talbot.

An Avesta Housing proposal for a facility on Brighton Avenue could help get the chronically homeless aged 55 and up get back on their feet, its development officer says.

The 13-year-old organization launches a campaign better meet the needs of its members and could include advocacy work and additional events.

A Portland restaurant and The Farm Stand in South Portland are partnering to provide take home meals.

The international sports marketing company Shamrock Sports and Entertainment expands its local focus to promote winter in Maine.

The council will take the topic up again at its June 15 meeting.

As passenger counts increase, the airport needs a more efficient runway and additional parking and amenities for travelers.

The city has given Avesta Housing a lease option on the Brighton Avenue site to explore the project's feasibility and it agrees to market three other city-owned properties for potential development.

Touches of art been added to the bridge as part of a project to update its aging light poles.

The goal is to provide 61 English language learners at Reiche School with 20 books each and then expand from there.

A 550-bed residence hall and a student/career center are targeted for completion in 2022.

More than 40 men and women who died this year are remembered in Portland as advocates urge community effort to end homelessness.

Harry Sky, a longtime leader in the Portland Jewish community, is remembered for his devotion to lifelong learning and civil rights and as "an intellectual giant."

Officer Jeremy Turner rewrites and sings the lyrics of "12 Days of Christmas" with a focus on law enforcement.

The parks commission and historic preservation board will review a draft plan Jan. 22.

Revenue from the tax credits will be used for the redevelopment of Front Street and the renovation of Washington Gardens.

Gun control advocacy groups also mark the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings.

Since Nov. 18, 188 new arrivals have no where to go during daytime hours.

The bus company says it is too early to say if the station will remain at the corner of Congress and St. John streets after the sale, but The Boulos Company says the site has a lot of potential.

Forty-five new Americans were naturalized at a ceremony held at the Cape Elizabeth High School.

The Portland facility has room and tools for up to 100 people to work on metal, wood, robotics, printmaking and more.

The school's Dec. 15 celebration will also include a visit from Santa, caroling, a tree lighting and Christmas cookie decorating.

The PLC Street Team, a ministry of Portland Life Center, aims to spread hope and love through food and prayer.

The Maine Girls Chorus, now in its second year, provides the soundtrack for "The Magic of Christmas in Alsace," which airs on Maine Public Television Dec. 20 and 22.

Protesters want Maine to become the first state to declare a climate state of emergency and hope to see it become carbon neutral within the next decade.

The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation on Brown Street will showcase the work of 11 Lincoln Middle School students through January.

The second phase would include expansion of the hospital building on Fore River Parkway and construction of a new surgical center.

Happy Wheels on Warren Avenue will close Sunday, Dec. 15, after 46 years in business.

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder and City Councilors Pious Ali and Tae Chong take the oath of office Monday.

The roundabout would help improve traffic flow and increase safety at the intersection of Brighton Avenue, Deering Avenue and Falmouth Street.

A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience.

Finding alternative revenue streams, building more affordable units and better use of the Housing Trust Fund are among her ideas.

Since being launched last year, Peace Place has been used more than 2,400 times.

The initiative is aimed at better preparing skilled immigrants for high-demand jobs in greater Portland.

As officials in Portland negotiate the use of body cameras in city schools, South Portland reports smooth sailing with a similar program there.

The council will hold a workshop on how to operate the new Riverside Street homeless shelter in the coming weeks before taking the matter back up Dec. 16.

The Portland Planning Board has approved the conversion of a large, historic house at 30 Mellen St. into housing for those with mental illnesses.

In the annual State of the Schools address, Roberto Rodriguez says Portland residents need to rally to support the needs of minority and low-income students.

An advisory committee will meet Thursday, Nov. 21, to go over the feedback and how to incorporate the ideas as it begins cost estimate and design discussions for three Portland elementary schools.

Over the course of three months, Leah Day and her son, Oakley Bradenday traveled 4,400 miles by bicycle, seeing America and learning about themselves along the way.

The school board will take up the issue at its meeting on Thursday.

A new course, the first of its kind in the state, teaches the fundamentals and examines the roles of computer security specialists.

Cardente Real Estate will be accepting sealed bids for the 130,000-square-foot building at 511 Congress St., which sold for $12.4 million five years ago.

A Nov. 7 Planning Board workshop will give the public its first chance to see a draft of the restructured land code, which includes changes to parking, accessory apartments, signs and impact fee provisions.

An agreement with Portland Police, set for a Nov. 12 vote, would allow the cameras to be used only in certain situations.

Kate Snyder ousts incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling and defeats candidates Spencer Thibodeau and Travis Curran in Tuesday's election.

Both will take office Dec. 2.

Sister Phyllis Doyle joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1949.

The Oct. 31 ceremony involved 15 children from seven countries.

The medal ceremony was part of The Veterans History Project's visit to the University of Southern Maine.

The effort is being led by the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, but is open to all faith groups.

The latest version will give business and property owners along stretches of Washington Avenue and St. John Street up to $20,000 for building improvements.

The consultant will share the findings and plans for noise mitigation before next year's concert season.

Diverse organizations across the state are partnering to mark this important milestone.

The Yiddish Cultural Festival will take place at One Longfellow Square and the Jewish Community Alliance this weekend.

Dr. Lani Graham has led the fight to keep "forever chemicals" out of food products and food packaging, among other initiatives.

Dylan and Cameron Gardner plan to open a Middle Eastern-inspired sit-down restaurant at One Monument Way late next month.

The 189-year-old building, which has served as a theater, church, chamber of commerce and children's museum has been purchased by Portland Museum of Art.

Deputy Director Cheryl Sessions will replace longtime Executive Director Mark Adelson on Nov. 15.

The ban on plastic straws would take full effect in January 2021.

The ballot includes contested races for District 3 city councilor, mayor, Casco Bay Lines representative and District 3 School Board.

One of seven possible locations that would cut back on pick up and drop off time is near the old Union Station site.

The trail highlights the contributions of James Phinney Baxter and his family, who helped shaped Portland.

This year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will take place Sunday, Oct. 20, at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.

The committee may be ready to start making policy decisions about the new shelter Oct. 22.

His focus would include protecting the middle class, as well an extending the property tax relief program, increasing minimum wage and instituting universal pre-K.

Thibodeau aims to bring a renewed level of professionalism to the mayor's role and steer the city back to "good governance."

Planning Board members support the idea of a community center, but differ on whether a zone change is appropriate.

The School Department is partnering with the city and others to get the best possible pricing.

The Youth Voices Matter open mic series starts Oct. 11

Housing, improved infrastructure, better education funding and bringing the community together are things Kathleen Snyder would like to tackle as mayor.

Tae Chong, Andy Graham, Layla Kargar, Ed Suslovic and Andrew Volk are in the running to replace Brian Batson on the council.

The goal is to make the area in the heart of the neighborhood more of a year-round destination.

Curbing unhosted Airbnb properties, improving transportation, easing traffic congestion and introducing a local option sales tax among Curran's campaign objectives.

Straws would be available by request only from April 2020 to January 2021, when the ban takes full effect

Residents, however, argue more needs to be done to increase affordable housing in the city and area.

A proposal to change the Peaks Island ferry schedule has failed and decision to change ferry schedules to other islands delayed until later this month.

The high school in Portland has turned to student photographers to tell its story.

Artists from the Portland area will travel to Japan this month for the first time to launch the latest Maine-Aomori Printmaking Society exhibition.

Fire stations, two USM buildings and historic coastal structures make the list, but not without some pushback.

The Fifth Maine Museum is now focusing on interior projects.

The School Board will look at options for assigning high schools to better distribute resources.

The Professional Bull Riders Association made its fourth stop in Portland last week since 2016.

New blood needed to keep Blunt Youth Radio operating.

Three challengers eye Ethan Strimling's seat.

Portland Community Squash becomes the 25th program in the world to be affiliated with Squash Education and Alliance.

Kevin O'Leary, who teaches drama and English at Morse High School, launches the play next week.

Port Property Management, which is set to close this week on a building that houses affordable units, says it will work with tenants to meet their needs.

After a petition to start the secession process failed, Great Diamond Island residents are exploring two options.

The council will decide how to handle the historic designation of 17 properties at its Oct. 21 meeting.

Welcoming Week includes dance performances, a food truck night, dance party and a naturalization ceremony.

The goal is to keep disruptions to the learning environment at the Portland elementary school to a minimum.

The Deering Center Community Church bell tower has been losing granite stones since 2013.

The cards being used at the Portland school are designed to help students who have difficulty communicating.

United Way's Yes We CAN project collects food in a creative way for those in need.

USM grad Keyson Jones hopes to spread positivity, education through his alien puppets.

The group will have a public hearing on staff recommendations Oct. 8.

Councilors table a proposal to publicly fund elections for local candidates until Sept. 16.

School Department leaders plan to tackle the issue with a "sense of urgency."

The event has raised $250,000 to expand, improve trails across greater Portland.

As several iconic spots close, other restaurants on verge of expanding, locating in the city

The City Council awards $1 million for projects on Boyd, Middle and State streets.

Grant funding will help connect Maine College of Art students with professional artists from around the world.

The city is not looking to sell the fort, but is open to entering a partnership to help preserve it.

The PGA's Korn Ferry Tour will include a stops at the Falmouth Country Club for the next five years.

The department will collect responses to a survey through the end of the month.

The mixed-use project will also include an office building, pharmacy and distribution space, three residential buildings and a parking garage.

Xavier Botana will also continue to push forward on implementing the district's strategic plan.

The goal is to both attract young professionals and keep homegrown talent in a state facing an aging workforce.

Voters in November will also elect city councilors, School Board members and a member of the Peaks Island Council.

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club still hopes to have on-street seating available before too long.

The School Department is finding new ways to make bus driving more attractive to job seekers.

The new bridge will replace a structure that has been deemed structurally deficient.

The city and the hospital are working with residents to deal with displaced parking.

The former sanctuary and parish house will both be sold Sept. 10.

The goal is to encourage students to take direct action, while enriching their learning experience.

Falmouth, South Portland, Scarborough and Windham used summer interns to educate residents about how to reduce recycling contamination.

Marthe Cohn is coming to Portland to tell how she infiltrated World War II Germany for the Free French Forces.

Superintendent of schools also addresses enrollment shift from Deering High to Portland High.

Sightseeing, dining, tours and lighthouses top the list of attractions for tourists with 10 hours to spend in the city.

Parapoopers offer one-time, weekly, or biweekly cleanup of dog poop for residential clients.

The Portland Parks Conservancy and Friends of Fort Gorges, which want the island to remain undeveloped, will hold a public forum Sept. 4 at East End Community School.

Operators will be required to register their vehicles and have them inspected starting next May.

As of Tuesday, the city had found housing for 156 individuals.

The structure on Cumberland Avenue between Casco and Brown streets contains parking for about 300 vehicles.

Two City Council committees continue to review licensing rules proposed by City Hall staff.

The $3.4 million will help pay to extend and repair the mainland ferry pier.

Julie Butcher Pezzino moved to Portland in 2017 after eights years of running the nonprofit Grow Pittsburgh.

Owner Mike Fink is ditching Congress Street's downtown environment for Main Street in the Thornton Heights neighborhood.

A meeting to discuss a master plan for Kiwanis Pool will be held Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at 212 Casco St.

Suzanne Chevalier will oversee the growth of pre-K classrooms at elementary schools throughout the city.

HUD's new program provides vouchers to pay for housing for those at risk of homelessness.

Portland Gear Hub gives immigrants access to transportation through Bikes for All Mainers.

Lt. Frank Clark is selected to take over the Portland Police Department.

Marian McCue will be inducted in October, along with Stephen Fay and the late Chris Cousins.

The Fifth Maine Museum takes a look back at the 1970s.

With a high rate of homeless students, Ocean Avenue Elementary School provides several interventions.

Michelle Anderson, who has been president of Junior Achievement of Maine for the past four years, recently received a prestigious award from the national organization.

Planners tell Developers Collaborative to provide more green space at 66 State St.

Chief Keith Gautreau recommends purchasing a used 2011 truck for $520K for use at Bramhall station.

The city and social service providers face an Aug. 15 deadline to move people out of the Portland Exposition Building.

Next month the City Council will vote to use the money to provide housing, and possibly reimburse the city and other groups for services rendered.

Riverton residents still want the City Council to reconsider placing the shelter in their neighborhood.

A group of young adults is developing a proposal to advise the city on issues important to teens.

Surveys have been sent to commercial property owners asking for income and expense data; a residential mailing will go out in mid-August.

The proposal would allow dogs to remain off-leash only during select times August through March.

A medical practice donates funds to erect a shade structure on the Eastern Promenade.

Jeff Levine will join the faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Owners of 200 buildings have until May 2020 to provide information to the city.

Five families have moved to Brunswick Landing.

The organization wants to be an advocate for the city's independent businesses on issues like parking and land use.

A group working to create special spaces throughout the city wants people to think about gardening in a new way.

The Canopy Portland Waterfront developers will contribute nearly $519,000 to the city Housing Trust Fund.

City Manager Jon Jennings is expected to choose a candidate within next month.

A final City Council vote on the new ordinance is expected July 15.

The Historic Preservation Board is expected to finalize its recommended list following a pair of upcoming meetings.

Greater Portland Landmarks is documenting historic structures at risk from flooding, high winds and rising temperatures.

Four potential challengers already in the hunt to unseat Mayor Ethan Strimling.

A selection committee this month is expected to narrow the list of final design candidates.

Love The Network is expected to be available by early August.

Axels Samuntu is one of 2,400 students served during the recent academic year.

Glenn Simpson, an activist and social worker, creates art to spread awareness about addiction.

Survey asks what should replace former Xtra Mart on Brighton Avenue.

The hospital's use of live animals in its Emergency Medicine Residency Program was questioned by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

To meet its goal of offering at least 140 new seats of pre-K over the next five years, Portland schools will start with classrooms at Rowe Elementary and East End Community School.

Scattoloni Bakery on Monument Way will close in August and move to Biddeford.

Stevens Square at Baxter Woods would include local businesses and a fitness center.

Consumers would still be able to buy straws in stores.

City Council awaits action by Gov. Mills before determining how fund would be administered.

The ordinance would include registration fees and require an annual inspection.

The ukulele is a fun, simple instrument to play, but it also has hidden depths.

Food and entertainment are among the things Mainers are providing for migrants from Africa.

The city's Piano in the Squares project returns with a free walking concert.