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