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Portland schools moving forward with construction projects

by Michael Kelley April 7, 2020April 6, 2020

It is not yet known how the current health pandemic will impact the plan to renovate four Portland elementary schools.

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City, school budget discussions put on hold

by Michael Kelley March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

The Portland City Council and school board will wait for the coronavirus health crisis to ebb before restarting the budget process.

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Longtime Casco Bay science educator retires

by Michael Kelley March 31, 2020April 2, 2020

Mary Cerullo ‘set the standard for science communication’ at Friends of Casco Bay.

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Maine Bicentennial: Portland

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020

In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.

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Women’s pro Ultimate team takes season suspension in stride

by Michael Kelley March 25, 2020March 24, 2020

Portland Rising hopes to get in some play this season, but if not will be ready for go for 2021.

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Local access stations hopeful they’ll be back in low digits

by Chance Viles March 25, 2020March 24, 2020

Local public access stations are pleased with a recent ruling that will return their channels to familiar, low-number channels, but an appeal of the ruling is likely.

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Portland orders residents to shelter in place

by Michael Kelley March 24, 2020

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, individuals are ordered to stay at home for five days starting Wednesday, March 25, unless they are getting outdoor exercise or patronizing an essential business such as a food provider or pharmacy.

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Portland extends stay at home order 1 month

by Michael Kelley March 24, 2020March 31, 2020

The City Council also prohibits short term rentals in Portland and asks landlords not to evict tenants for late rent payments during the emergency period.