The City Council will vote next month on rules that discourage the removal of mature trees on public and private property.
Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Retired teacher: ‘Hugs and positive experiences every day’
Kathy St. Clair retired this year after close to 40 years as an elementary school teacher at Hall School/Rowe School.
Waynflete alumnus singled out for far-reaching community service
Charlie Miller, a member of the Waynflete Class of 1965, was named the 2020 Klingenstein Award winner.
Portland Bicentennial: July 8
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.
Resource officers no longer on duty at Portland schools
Without resource officers, the board will now examine how to maintain safety in the schools and its relationship with police as it relates to other school policies.
USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.
Pandemic forces changes to Preble Street’s work with homeless
Preble Street will set up a 40-bed shelter, deliver meals instead of serving them and provide services through an outreach program.
Portland mayor proposes committee to address systemic racism
Two councilors, meanwhile, continue their call for an independent look at police response to a June 1 Black Lives Matter protest.
It’s part of her nature: Local artist honored as young environmentalist
Jordan Parks uses art as a way to connect people with nature, winning her a new award from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
City has coronavirus protocols in place for July 14 election
Voters will be casting ballots for local and state referendums, as well as party candidates for the November election. The election also includes the school budget validation vote.