PORTLAND — Police are investigating an alleged attempted robbery Tuesday, April 2, that was foiled when the victim fired shots at the suspect. Lt. Robert Martin said the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. outside Anania’s variety store at 606 Washington Ave. in East Deering. Martin said a 26-year-old man reported he was in the driver’s seat of […]
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Portland council to hear arguments for, against paid time off
PORTLAND — A paid time off ordinance first proposed in September 2017 by Mayor Ethan Strimling could be a benefit for as many as 19,000 workers in the city. It could also add 19 cents over the next three years to the city property tax rate of $22.48 per $1,000 of assessed value. The ordinance, which would require […]
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Portland school budget heads to April 8 board vote
PORTLAND — Debate this week could have a significant impact on the proposed $118 million school budget. The School Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday, after The Forecaster’s deadline. There will also be a joint meeting of the city and school finance committees at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at City Hall, before […]
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Portland waterfront group to pick up its pace
PORTLAND — Coming soon, and frequently, to City Hall: more Waterfront Working Group meetings. With the June 15 expiration of the moratorium on waterfront development approaching, the 10-member group agreed March 28 to meet weekly through the middle of next month. First up, at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, is what city Waterfront Coordinator Bill Needelman […]
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Portland school finds new math tools add to scores, student interest
PORTLAND — Using a new model of math instruction, Rowe Elementary School is seeing not only improvement in academic achievement, but also in student receptiveness. “Kids (now) enjoy math and are engaging like we’ve never seen before,” said Bianca Winship, the school’s math coach. Rowe is using the Math Routines model, which focuses more on a […]
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Portland schools hire new assistant superintendent
PORTLAND — Aaron Townsend will be the new assistant superintendent for school management at Portland Public Schools. In announcing the appointment, Superintendent Xavier Botana said Townsend has “the right combination of knowledge, skills and experience to continue to move our district forward.” Townsend will start in his new post July 1. He replaces Jeanne Crocker, who […]
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Portland mayoral candidates up to 5; Batson seeks re-election to council
PORTLAND — The field in the upcoming mayoral election expanded last week when District 4 City Councilor Justin Costa and former School Board member Kate Snyder announced their candidacies. Also, District 3 Councilor Brian Batson became the first council candidate when he registered his re-election campaign at City Hall. Costa and Snyder join Councilors Spencer Thibodeau […]
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Portland woman struck by car, seriously injured
PORTLAND — Police continue to investigate a March 29 traffic accident that injured a 21-year-old city woman. Police Lt. Aaron Pepin on Saturday said the pedestrian, identified Monday as Hailey Isabelle, was struck around 9:20 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Franklin and Middle streets by a 2007 Chevrolet Impala driven by Justin Zukowski, 23. As of Monday, April 1, […]
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Peaks Islanders learn ‘The ABC’s of CBD’
PEAKS ISLAND — Catherine Lewis once visited schools to urge children to “just say no” to drugs. Now she’s telling adults who need it to “just say yes” to medical marijuana. Lewis, who is the chairwoman of the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine Trade Association, brought her message about the benefits of medical marijuana to […]
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Portland school offers workshop for parents on 'healthy sexuality'
PORTLAND — Lincoln Middle School is hosting a session for parents about how to talk with their preteens about healthy sexuality and relationships. The free workshop, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, is called “How to Start a Conversation on Healthy Sexuality with Your Child.” The session will focus on such issues as when to […]