So is Edward Snowden a patriotic hero or a treasonous villain for revealing that the U.S. government operates a massive secret surveillance program that monitors every phone call and Internet search we make? Personally, I’m not sure he’s either, but I’m pretty certain that my ambivalence about Snowden is fairly typical of mainstream American opinion. […]
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Superintendent's Notebook: Supplemental budget vote vital for Portland schools
Students will return to the Portland Public Schools on Wednesday, Sept. 4. That day, Portland voters will go to the polls to consider a supplemental budget for the district. Passage of the referendum is crucially important for us to start the school year with full staffing that will support student learning. The $1.9 million supplemental […]
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Portland, hotel reach agreement on sale of Congress Square Plaza
PORTLAND — After nearly three months of negotiation and more than a year of public debate, the city has reached a tentative agreement to sell two-thirds of Congress Square Plaza to the owner of the former Eastland Park Hotel. RockBridge Capital LLC would pay more than $523,600 for about 9,500 square feet of the public […]
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Catherine McAuley High School selects new head of school
PORTLAND — A former head of private schools in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be the new leader at Catherine McAuley High School. Deborah Kost will begin work Aug. 25 at the Catholic all-girl school, succeeding Margaret Downing, who is returning to her family and professional life in Massachusetts, according to a McAuley press release […]
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Cirque du Thompson's Point: Portland development lures 1st-of-its-kind college
PORTLAND — There was no “big top” at the press conference on Aug. 15, but there were aerial acrobats and the announcement of a high-flying goal: The city may become host to the country’s only college devoted to training circus performers. The newly formed Circus Conservatory of America has leased space at the planned Forefront […]
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‘One-of-a-kind performing arts tenant’ touted as Red Claws’ neighbor at Portland development
PORTLAND — A “one-of-a-kind performing arts tenant” will be unveiled today as the newest likely occupant of a long-awaited $105-million development on Portland’s Thompson’s Point, according to a city announcement late Wednesday afternoon. The Forefront at Thompson’s Point has been proposed for the 28-acre property near the Portland Transportation Center. Developers have planned a 3,500-seat […]
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A proud pop; Bob Brown thrilled as son takes over 76ers
There aren’t many fathers who can say their son is a National Basketball Association head coach, but now, the town of Scarborough is home to one. One very well known in these parts as a Hall of Fame coach in his own right. And one who, understandably, is extremely proud. Bob Brown, now enjoying retirement […]
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First Robbie Foundation run coming Sept. 14
SCARBOROUGH — Runners, riders and walkers are invited to register for the first Robbie Foundation Race and Walk, taking place at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Back Cove in Portland. The combined 5k run and walk, and fun run for children, will raise money for the nonprofit Robbie Foundation, which provides adaptive equipment and other assistance […]
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Portland study: Add school administrators, 'balance' salaries
PORTLAND — A study of the School Department’s structure recommends adding administrative jobs and re-examining the department’s compensation system. The study, conducted by Evergreen Solutions, a Tallahassee, Fla.-based company, found that teachers in Portland are paid more than their peers at 21 similar institutions. The study also looked at the organization of the district positions […]
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Maine Medical Center announces 50 layoffs, 175 job cuts
PORTLAND — Maine Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon announced a slate of personnel and payroll cuts, including the elimination of 175 positions, layoffs of 50 employees and 12.5 percent reductions in compensation for top hospital administrators. “This is a difficult day that is unfortunate, but necessary for creating the future that our patients and employees […]