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Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
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With bad tick year forecast, new solution will keep them at bay, creator says
This year ticks bearing disease will be out in force, experts say, and the owner of Wildwood Medicine says his leg wraps can repel them.
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Memorial Day tribute
American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post No. 17 honors veterans with graveside flags at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.
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Race is on to replace retiring House District 37 representative
Jim Cloutier and Grayson Lookner are vying for the Democratic nomination while Jane Frey is running as a Republican.
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Forum: Guards, Reserves continue to proudly serve country during pandemic
Our country is facing its most serious medical challenges in more than a century. Fortunately, amazing groups of people are helping us cope with the pandemic. They range from medical personnel and first responders to transportation and food supply workers. Another group includes 24 Maine National Guard soldiers and airmen who were trained in April […]
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Fair Elections Portland appeals decision on suit against city
Fair Elections Portland had hoped to set up a program to provide public campaign funds to individuals running for municipal and school positions.
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Jetport to receive $12M in aid to make up for loss of passengers
Passenger traffic at the Portland International Jetport is down 90% and it is losing $1.6 million in revenue per month.
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Portland council clears way for businesses to take it outside
The measure, which will close off Wharf Street, Dana Street and sections of Milk Street and Exchange Street, is part of the city’s emergency coronavirus order, which now expires July 13.
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Riverton’s Soule named County Teacher of the Year
Cindy Soule, a fourth-grade teacher at the Portland elementary school, is now in the running for the statewide teaching award.
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City issues dire warning about funding next year’s operating budget
The coronavirus has slashed revenues coming into the city and significant cuts in services will be required, the city’s finance director says.