PORTLAND — A 15-year-old Portland High School student was arrested last week and later released into the custody of his parents after being charged with terrorizing, according to a Police Department press release Monday. Lt. Robert Martin said administrators at the high school learned around 7:45 a.m. June 7 that the student had threatened to […]

PORTLAND — A 15-year-old Portland High School student was arrested last week and later released into the custody of his parents after being charged with terrorizing, according to a Police Department press release Monday. Lt. Robert Martin said administrators at the high school learned around 7:45 a.m. June 7 that the student had threatened to […]

Shoestring Theater performers parade down Exchange Street in Portland at the start of the 45th Old Port Festival Sunday, June 10. Thousands attended the annual summer kick-off bash, enjoying more than 200 food and vendor booths, and live music and entertainment on four stages. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)

Shoestring Theater performers parade down Exchange Street in Portland at the start of the 45th Old Port Festival Sunday, June 10. Thousands attended the annual summer kick-off bash, enjoying more than 200 food and vendor booths, and live music and entertainment on four stages. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)

Shoestring Theater performers parade down Exchange Street in Portland at the start of the 45th Old Port Festival Sunday, June 10. Thousands attended the annual summer kick-off bash, enjoying more than 200 food and vendor booths, and live music and entertainment on four stages. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)

PORTLAND — With about 30 minutes left before zoning rules and a demolition moratorium were set to expire, councilors on Monday approved new regulations for Munjoy Hill. By a vote of 8-1, with Councilor Kim Cook opposed, the zoning changes that include a waiting period of as long as 12 months on tearing down existing buildings […]

PORTLAND — After finally putting a lid on residents’ recyclables, the city is now making sure the right stuff is inside the bins. “This happens a lot on this street,” Tyler Emery of the Department of Public Works said June 1 as he returned a full recycling bin to the curb on Woodford Street. After finding […]

PORTLAND — Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is seeking a new head of school who first and foremost shows “a demonstrated passion for STEM education,” according to Kelli Pryor, the charter school’s executive director. In addition, Pryor said, the school wants someone “who believes STEM can be a driver of good in our community, our […]

PORTLAND — Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is seeking a new head of school who first and foremost shows “a demonstrated passion for STEM education,” according to Kelli Pryor, the charter school’s executive director. In addition, Pryor said, the school wants someone “who believes STEM can be a driver of good in our community, our […]

PORTLAND  — With its new rainbow-colored crosswalks, the Ocean Avenue Elementary School is making a very public statement about its commitment to diversity and tolerance. The crosswalks, which were unveiled during a special ceremony June 1, are an initiative of the school’s Civil Rights Team. The two crossings, at each entrance to the school campus, […]