Suzanne Chevalier will oversee the growth of pre-K classrooms at elementary schools throughout the city.
Portland Forecaster
City-wide news from The Forecaster.
Initiative will help Portland agencies transition youth out of foster care
HUD’s new program provides vouchers to pay for housing for those at risk of homelessness.
New Mainers gain freedom, confidence in Portland earn-a-bike program
Portland Gear Hub gives immigrants access to transportation through Bikes for All Mainers.
Portland finds new chief of police in South Portland
Lt. Frank Clark is selected to take over the Portland Police Department.
Former editor of The Forecaster elected to Maine Press Association Hall of Fame
Marian McCue will be inducted in October, along with Stephen Fay and the late Chris Cousins.
Exhibit examines when Peaks Island got its groove
The Fifth Maine Museum takes a look back at the 1970s.
Portland schools strive to give homeless students stability
With a high rate of homeless students, Ocean Avenue Elementary School provides several interventions.
Junior Achievement of Maine leader looks forward to the next level
Michelle Anderson, who has been president of Junior Achievement of Maine for the past four years, recently received a prestigious award from the national organization.
Portland boarding house proposal must clear open-space hurdle
Planners tell Developers Collaborative to provide more green space at 66 State St.
Portland Fire Department lacks suitable ladder truck at busiest station
Chief Keith Gautreau recommends purchasing a used 2011 truck for $520K for use at Bramhall station.