PORTLAND — Although a public hearing was planned Tuesday, Jan. 8, on a proposed ordinance requiring paid time off for employees of city businesses, the chairwoman of the council committee reviewing it said Jan. 2 the bill is not ready for the full council. “We need to get this in a final draft the committee is comfortable with, […]
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They were on fire: Portland students light up Mills inauguration
PORTLAND — Feeling not only welcomed, but valued, was the fundamental message three city students took away from last week’s inauguration of Gov. Janet Mills. The students are all recent immigrants and all three said they’ll never forget how Mills made them feel – personally, and with her overall focus on embracing diversity and inclusivity. Alain […]
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Cumberland County survey finds minority groups feel healthy
PORTLAND — Minority residents of the city and Cumberland County rated the areas and their own lives as healthy in a new survey. The findings are reported in a Minority Health Report survey of 1,013 residents, released by the city Public Health Division’s Minority Health Program. It was the first such report completed since 2014. A low […]
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Portland lawmaker hopes to phase out South Portland juvenile detention center
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Portland legislator has drafted a bill he hopes will help the state reduce its reliance on Long Creek Youth Development Center until it’s no longer needed. Rather than simply calling for the closing of Long Creek, state Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, said his bill would establish a task force to “develop a […]
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SMCC offers free, 'On-the-Spot Acceptance'
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College is holding an On-the-Spot Acceptance Day allowing prospective students to complete the admissions process for the spring semester in a single visit for free. Admissions offices will be open for extended hours on the South Portland campus and the Mid-Coast campus in Brunswick from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Portland populates Waterfront Working Group
PORTLAND — Ten people were named Dec. 28 to the Waterfront Working Group established to work on zoning, land use, parking and preserving marine uses along Commercial Street. The group will meet the first and third Thursday of each month in open meetings at 3 p.m. in City Hall, city spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said in […]
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Agency copes with shortage of English language tutors
PORTLAND — Receiving one-on-one tutoring in English is a crucial step for new Mainers who want to improve their communication skills. Often that help is provided by LearningWorks, a West End nonprofit that offers a variety of free education programs, including English language learner and literacy tutoring. But there are not enough tutors to go […]
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Portland school to host first winter dance for families
PORTLAND — The Longfellow Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is hoping for a strong turnout at its first Winter Wonderland Dance. The family event will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 The cost to attend is $3 per person. The evening will include party favors, a photo station, a bake sale and other surprises. Families […]
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Portland to seek input on water protection
PORTLAND — With water coursing throughout the city and its history, municipal officials are looking to improve ways to protect it. At 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9, the Department of Public Works Water Resources Division will host its first public information meeting on developing an integrated management plan encompassing stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, the working waterfront, public access […]
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Portland classes bring historical edge to martial arts
PORTLAND — When it comes to martial arts, Seth Robinson is old school. Medieval Italian old school. “I am trying to help people be able to fulfill themselves,” Robinson said last month about the Resurgam HEMA martial arts classes he teaches Saturday evenings. The Historical European Martial Arts classes combine the self-defense teachings of Fiore dei Liberri, […]