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Published
July 3, 2020

Our View: Look for ways to celebrate safely in Maine on the Fourth

Even though many traditional events won't happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
Published
July 2, 2020

Portland Bicentennial: July 8
Published
July 2, 2020

Pandemic leads Preble Street to plan new approach to helping the poor and homeless

The social service agency in Portland wants to eliminate some programs and convert its Resource Center into a 40-bed shelter. The Bayside neighborhood may not go for it.
Published
July 2, 2020

Maine Voices: In the spirit of this great country, let’s beat COVID-19

‘By wearing a mask and keeping at least 6 feet apart, you are telling strangers that you care about them,’ says the owner of Bull Feeney’s.
Published
June 30, 2020

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.

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Published
June 30, 2020

USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols

To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.
Published
June 30, 2020

Pandemic forces changes to Preble Street’s work with homeless

Preble Street will set up a 40-bed shelter, deliver meals instead of serving them and provide services through an outreach program.
Published
June 30, 2020

Portland mayor proposes committee to address systemic racism

Two councilors, meanwhile, continue their call for an independent look at police response to a June 1 Black Lives Matter protest.
Published
June 30, 2020

Portland Meetings: July 1-8

Editor's note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Published
June 30, 2020

It’s part of her nature: Local artist honored as young environmentalist

Jordan Parks uses art as a way to connect people with nature, winning her a new award from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.