PORTLAND — An ad hoc committee created by the School Board has developed a parent engagement policy that asks staff to encourage face-to-face communication, work directly with families to improve student success and devote resources to community outreach. The board was scheduled to hold a workshop on the proposed new policy Tuesday, Jan. 17. Prior […]

PORTLAND — A day after the city celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a drive began to name a major street after him. The City Council Sustainability & Transportation Committee, led by Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, was scheduled to begin discussions on Tuesday, Jan. 17, about renaming Franklin Street in honor of the slain […]

PORTLAND — How much voters will be asked to borrow for school renovations may become clearer Thursday when the ad hoc committee studying a bond question will hold a public hearing before recommending an amount to the School Board. From there, the bond would return to the City Council and the council’s Finance Committee, which will […]

PORTLAND — A free, public screening of the film “SOLD” will be held at the University of New England on Thursday, Jan. 19, to raise awareness about human trafficking. The screening and a discussion, sponsored by the Junior League of Portland, will take place from 6-9 p.m. in the Newberry Room of Alumni Hall. Dee Clarke, a survivor of […]

PORTLAND — Students at Peaks Island Elementary School have been given the honor of creating a healthy lunch for all 6,800 students in Portland schools this spring. The date has yet to be decided, but students at the school are already hard at work creating a menu. One tasting has already been held on Jan. […]

Portland Wed.  1/18  5:30 p.m.   Special City Council Meeting  CH Wed.  1/18  4 p.m.  Public Art Committee  CH Thur.  1/19  4 p.m.  Portland Development Corporation Board  CH Thur.  1/19  5:30 p.m.  School Facilities Ad Hoc Committee (Public Hearing)  CH Thur.  1/19  6:30 p.m.  Zoning Board of Appeals  CH Fri.  1/20  8 a.m.  Legislative Committee  CH […]

PORTLAND — Zoning protection for an iconic Munjoy Hill view will be open to public comment at the Tuesday, Jan. 24 Planning Board meeting in City Hall. The hearing on preserving Fort Sumner Park views is scheduled to be the second part of the board’s evening session, beginning at 7 p.m. In the afternoon session beginning at […]

PORTLAND — City councilors could soon have regulations to consider on short-term housing rentals. Jill Duson, chairwoman of the council’s Housing Committee, said Jan. 12 she expects the committee to move on proposed regulations for buildings in mainland neighborhoods at its Jan. 25 meeting. The committee spent more than four hours Jan. 11 hashing out details […]

PORTLAND — A first-ever multicultural hair show, which will benefit a charity empowering girls and women in Zambia, is planned for Sunday, Jan. 22, at One Longfellow Square. The show includes modeling a variety of hair styles and coloring, vendors, live music by the Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus, and gift bags for all attendees. The event, […]