Preble Street is now offering only take-out meals and Milestone Recovery has temporarily discontinued detoxification intake and 12-Step programs.
Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Portland schools to remain closed through April vacation
Meals will continue to be distributed outside nine of the city’s schools.
Interest high to replace three longtime Portland state reps
Reps. Richard Farnsworth, Erik Jorgensen and Matt Moonen have been termed out and cannot seek re-election.
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
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.
Longtime Voice of the Sea Dogs moving up
Radio broadcaster Mike Antonellis is taking a broadcasting job for the Pawtucket Red Sox.
Students find inspiration in People of Portland
A Casco Bay High School performance ends the juniors’ months-long exploration of the real-life stories of resilient residents.
Portland early reader program expands outreach
Starting Strong’s Talking is Teaching campaign is being expanded to South Portland and Westbrook.
City curfew in place to combat virus
Food and take-home instruction is being provided to Portland students while schools are closed between now and March 30.
City sets curfew, closures to thwart threat of coronavirus
In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, public meetings and events have been canceled, schools and City Hall have been closed.
Plans underway to turn former roller rink into autobody shop
If plans are approved by the city, the former Happy Wheels building would be the new home for Back Bay Customs.