Dr. Lani Graham has led the fight to keep “forever chemicals” out of food products and food packaging, among other initiatives.
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Falafel Mafia brothers look to Monument Way for non-mobile eatery
Dylan and Cameron Gardner plan to open a Middle Eastern-inspired sit-down restaurant at One Monument Way late next month.
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PMA’s purchase to bring new era to historical site
The 189-year-old building, which has served as a theater, church, chamber of commerce and children’s museum has been purchased by Portland Museum of Art.
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Portland Housing Authority on brink of leadership transition
Deputy Director Cheryl Sessions will replace longtime Executive Director Mark Adelson on Nov. 15.
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Council bans plastic straws, designates five historic structures on Forest Ave.
The ban on plastic straws would take full effect in January 2021.
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Early voting underway for city’s Nov. 5 election
The ballot includes contested races for District 3 city councilor, mayor, Casco Bay Lines representative and District 3 School Board.
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Rail authority considers move for city’s Downeaster stop
One of seven possible locations that would cut back on pick up and drop off time is near the old Union Station site.
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New Baxter Trail honors a family’s large legacy
The trail highlights the contributions of James Phinney Baxter and his family, who helped shaped Portland.
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South Portland resident urges others to ‘Make Strides’ against cancer
This year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will take place Sunday, Oct. 20, at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.
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Federal funds offset asylum seekers shelter costs
PORTLAND — The City of Portland Family Shelter, Preble Street Resource Center and the Jewish Community Alliance have received more than $892,500 in federal funding to offset costs associated with operating an emergency homeless shelter for asylum seekers this summer at the Portland Exposition Building. The funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Food […]