Portland Arts and Technology High School and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center want to make some changes, including making it easier for students to take classes there while fulfilling core requirements at their high schools.
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Artist asks who’s responsible for changing the world
Titi de Baccarat’s “Who Is It?” will be shown at the Union of Maine Visual Artists at 516 Congress St. through the end of the month.
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New program trains new Mainers as bank tellers
Students in the program have former financial or business experience as professionals in their nine home countries.
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Carnaval organizers look ahead to next winter
PORTLAND — Organizers of Carnaval Maine, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 on the Eastern Promenade, plan to host another next year and are looking at ways to increase attendance and expand the winter festival. Brian Corcoran, CEO of Shamrock Sports and Entertainment, said changes could include extending children’s activities throughout the weekend, holding the festival at […]
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Show buildings some love on Valentine’s Day
Greater Portland Landmarks is encouraging the public to ‘heart bomb’ buildings they love in the community.
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Another strong year in commercial real estate predicted for 2020
The Boulos Company’s 2020 Market Outlook says the commercial space vacancy rate in greater Portland increased for the first time in six years, but vacancy rates in downtown Portland dropped.
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New name for Riverton school may not be only change
The soon-to-be Gerald E. Talbot Community School is also exploring a transitioning to a ‘community school’ model.
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Expo’s future depends on repairs, city manager says
Projects would include new roofing, a new hot water tank and money to begin a renovation plan.
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City Council’s OK on operations moves shelter to design stage
The City Council’s approval of operation policies for the new homeless shelter means the building can be designed and cost estimates can be made.
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Local employers eager for Roux Institute launch
The focus on technology will strengthen Maine’s workforce, employers say.