PORTLAND — Jacob Cousins was the first Jewish veteran from Portland to die in World War I, and Diane Davison wants more people to be aware of him. “The current memorial is almost invisible; we want to provide a more dignified and appropriate setting,” she said March 22. As executive director of the Friends of the Eastern […]

PORTLAND — The school bond stalled again, but the $3.92 million Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan moved forward at Monday’s City Council meeting. After Mayor Ethan Strimling shifted the discussion on the $64 million bond to upgrade and renovate four elementary schools to the end of the agenda, councilors had nothing to say […]

PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday enacted short-term rental housing regulations that include new fees for hosts and occupancy caps on buildings. By an 8-1 vote, with Councilor Justin Costa opposed, a package of rules and zoning limits was adopted that require registration with the city Housing Safety Office by all owners of rooms, […]

PORTLAND — Experts say participation in music programs can help students achieve academic success and learn a variety of positive life skills. But music can also be “good medicine for whatever ails us,” said Emilia Dahlin, a local singer and songwriter, who is also on the staff at the Maine Academy of Modern Music. Recently, […]

PORTLAND — Experts say participation in music programs can help students achieve academic success and learn a variety of positive life skills. But music can also be “good medicine for whatever ails us,” said Emilia Dahlin, a local singer and songwriter, who is also on the staff at the Maine Academy of Modern Music. Recently, […]

PORTLAND — Working to meet a City Council goal of limiting any tax increase to 2.5 percent for school and municipal spending, the School Board’s Finance Committee is working on finding $800,000 in reductions to the proposed fiscal year 2018 school budget. Stephanie Hatzenbeuhler, chairwoman of the committee, said the group will meet again Thursday, […]

PORTLAND — Edible masterpieces inspired by a favorite book will fill the cafeteria at Riverton Elementary School next week when the school hosts its first Edible Book Festival. The event, which is open to the public, will take place 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6. Spectators are welcome and, after judging is complete, can dig in. […]

PORTLAND — Dawson, a 10-month-old hound mix, is beloved in the Harrison home of Ray MacGregor and his family. Dawson is also a service dog from K9s on the Front Line, who helps MacGregor cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. “It may sound over the top, but in some ways, it is a matter of life and […]