PORTLAND — Adam Burk and Sam Rosenthal are vying for the District 3 School Board seat being left vacant by longtime member Laurie Davis, who is not running in the Nov. 5 election. School Board Chairman Roberto Rodriguez and member Anna Trevorrow, who are both uncontested, are also seeking re-election to their respective At-Large seats […]
Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Proposed policies for new shelter debated
The committee may be ready to start making policy decisions about the new shelter Oct. 22.
Strimling promises results that matter in second term
His focus would include protecting the middle class, as well an extending the property tax relief program, increasing minimum wage and instituting universal pre-K.
Thibodeau hopes to jump from council to mayor’s office
Thibodeau aims to bring a renewed level of professionalism to the mayor’s role and steer the city back to “good governance.”
Owner seeks zone change to fulfill vision for Deering Center school
Planning Board members support the idea of a community center, but differ on whether a zone change is appropriate.
Portland schools look to large-scale solar providers for energy
The School Department is partnering with the city and others to get the best possible pricing.
Portland nonprofit provides place for youth to express themselves
The Youth Voices Matter open mic series starts Oct. 11
Snyder seeks to bring education experience to mayor’s role
Housing, improved infrastructure, better education funding and bringing the community together are things Kathleen Snyder would like to tackle as mayor.
Candidates vow to bring more attention to District 3
Tae Chong, Andy Graham, Layla Kargar, Ed Suslovic and Andrew Volk are in the running to replace Brian Batson on the council.
Deering neighborhood seeks plan for community greenspace
The goal is to make the area in the heart of the neighborhood more of a year-round destination.