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Published
March 18, 2021

Universities to study racial disparity in arrests in Portland, South Portland

USM’s Cutler Institute and Northeastern’s Institute on Race and Justice will study data from each city to determine whether either police department's law enforcement has been biased against people of color.
Published
March 17, 2021

Portland incident adds to fears of rising anti-Asian racism

Asian Americans in Maine have felt racial bias and feared the possibility of an incident like the attack on a family in Portland on Monday.
Published
March 16, 2021

Portland superintendent proposes $125.8 million budget for next school year

The proposed 5% increase includes $2.9 million largely addressing achievement and opportunity gaps for students who are English language learners, have disabilities and are economically disadvantaged.
Published
March 16, 2021

Portland committee recommends city ban use of synthetic fertilizers

The ban would apply to using synthetic fertilizer on public and private property.
Published
March 16, 2021

Portland police charge suspect in possible anti-Asian hate crime

Police say Troy Sprague harassed an Asian woman and her children Monday and damaged her car.

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Published
March 16, 2021

At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says

COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.
Published
March 16, 2021

USM nursing students on front lines of vaccine administration

The 70 student nurses have been trained to help at vaccine clinics at the Maine Mall, York Hospital and Greater Portland Health.
Published
March 16, 2021

Youth Coalition ready to take on racial equity in schools and more

The Gateway Community Services Maine group's primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston.
Published
March 16, 2021

Puck pizzazz

Hockey players turn out to see how they match up in the Armstrong Skills Competition, an event to raise money for small business pandemic relief spearheaded by Maine Mariners coach Riley Armstrong.
Published
March 16, 2021

2020 condo market in Portland ‘took off like a skyrocket’

Fewer condominium units were sold, but those that did went fast and for higher prices.