Maine Voices: Portland Public Library committed to welcoming you back safely

We’re offering a popular no-contact pickup service, we’re seeking submissions for a COVID archive and we’ll soon eliminate overdue fines.

Portland school board confronts ‘impossible situation’ for reopening this fall

Board members say they are sympathetic to concerns about the district's proposed hybrid model and will work to come up with solutions over the next 2 weeks.

Portland superintendent recommends hybrid model for return to school

The proposal calls for some in-person classes for elementary, middle school and ninth-grade students, while grades 10 through 12 would primarily take classes remotely with access to in-person office hours and support.

Portland high schools delay in-person sports activities to Aug. 24

Fundraising effort launched to help Portland schools meet equality goals

The effort aims to raise $100,000 to help English language learners, offer a more culturally appropriate curriculum and offer professional development and mentoring for staff.

Portland police chief: ‘The police are the public and the public are the police’

This concept represents the basic relationship between our police officers and our communities. We stand with you because we are you.

Retired teacher: ‘Hugs and positive experiences every day’

Kathy St. Clair retired this year after close to 40 years as an elementary school teacher at Hall School/Rowe School.

Sen. Cyrway: Maine’s school resource officers are too valuable to lose

Abolishing the program will affect safety and eliminate a tool for breaking down barriers between young people and law enforcement.

Our View: Portland weighs complex issue of school safety

The Board of Education's 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.

Resource officers no longer on duty at Portland schools

Without resource officers, the board will now examine how to maintain safety in the schools and its relationship with police as it relates to other school policies.