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Opioid crisis worsens during pandemic

by Chance Viles and Sean Murphy August 31, 2020September 3, 2020

Officials and local advocates are concerned about strains on services, calling for more longterm recovery options.

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Maine Bicentennial: Portland

August 31, 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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Six incumbents bowing out on City Council, school board seats

by Michael Kelley August 31, 2020September 3, 2020

Candidates line up for November election, including four to replace At-Large Councilor Jill Duson, who has served for two decades.

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Vermont-based company buys Portland industrial space

by Michael Kelley August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Redstone intends to lease out the space as soon as October, providing much needed industrial space in the area.

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Portland school officials stand behind hybrid reopening

by Michael Kelley August 25, 2020

The school year will open for most students with in-person instruction, but that would change if there is an outbreak in a school or if there are not enough teachers in the buildings.