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Published
July 10, 2020

House Island marketed as refuge from coronavirus

The island in Casco Bay served as a quarantine site during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago.
Published
July 10, 2020

Portland city councilor critical of police condemns violence against officers

But Pious Ali says he will still push for an independent review of how police handled a demonstration on June 1 that turned violent and resulted in 23 arrests.
Published
July 10, 2020

Maine Voices: Homelessness is a racial justice issue in Maine, too

Racial disparities among homeless people are real, and will require all of us to change the institutions and policies at their foundation.
Published
July 9, 2020

Cheverus drops controversial plan to use pesticide despite Portland’s approval

Not long after receiving a waiver to use a synthetic pesticide on its athletic fields, the high school withdrew its appeal Thursday amid criticism from residents.
Published
July 8, 2020

Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds

The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.

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Published
July 8, 2020

Portland mayor, city councilors denounce violence against police

Their statement comes after shots were fired into the police parking garage late Sunday night and officers were targeted by fireworks in Kennedy Park.
Published
July 8, 2020

Our View: More federal aid needed to prevent widespread evictions

The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts to support tenants and landlords.
Published
July 8, 2020

Waynflete alumnus singled out for far-reaching community service

Charlie Miller, a member of the Waynflete Class of 1965, was named the 2020 Klingenstein Award winner.
Published
July 7, 2020

Local gadget-maker takes a crack at a better face mask

The founder of Portland-based Zootility Tools has come up with a design that requires no sewing, no elastic and no wires, and says glasses won't fog up because the mask fits so snugly.
Published
July 7, 2020

Lorraine Moreau, 87, longtime bookkeeper at Portland service station

Mrs. Moreau worked for 45 years at Hamilton Service Station, which her father founded.