The elementary school operates the only Spanish immersion program in the state and was recently named the Spanish Embassy’s 2020 Elementary School of the Year.
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Nationwide shortage of masks spurs Portland couple to action
Chet Jordan and Jessica Takatsuki-Jordan and their team of volunteers have the capability to make upwards of 800 masks a day.
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Portland emergency order extended to May 18 with some tweaks
Workers who interact with the public must wear masks and nonessential businesses can now offer delivery and curbside pickup.
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Council offers incentive to convert short-term rentals to year leases
In an effort to open up the rental market to those in need, up to 25 short-term rental owners in Portland would receive $1,000 if they lease their units for at least a year.
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Portland OKs temporary licenses for marijuana testers
Nova Analytic Labs and ProVerde Laboratories could be among the first in the state to gain the licenses, a “critical component of adult use rollout.”
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Hometown Heroes: Sidewalk messages from Bath mother, daughter spark hope during pandemic
Melissa Marquis and her 9-year-old daughter Gracie have been writing upbeat messages each time they go out for a walk.
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Early education group tackling childcare accessibility
Starting Strong’s Portland Works for Kids aims to find ways to make childcare more available and affordable.
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Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
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Adult Ed grads working front lines of coronavirus response
Hundreds of students who have passed through Portland Adult Education’s doors on their way to jobs in health care and are the “unsung heroes” during the coronavirus pandemic, PAE says.
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Portland eases restrictions on non-essential businesses
The City Council has changed direction after an email outcry from the business community.