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Published
February 1, 2017

Protesters say ‘immigrants are welcome here’ as 1,500 rally in Portland to oppose Trump’s order

The crowd shows support for Maine's Muslims and immigrants in response to the president's suspension of refugee programs and admissions from seven Muslim-majority nations.
Published
February 1, 2017

Portland Community Squash finally has a home, in former synagogue

The nonprofit plans a grand opening Wednesday in the former Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue.
Published
January 30, 2017

More than 300 from Casco Bay High march to decry alleged hate crime in Portland

The 'Walk of Solidarity' from the Portland high school was an expression of support for four black ninth-graders who were accosted last week by an older white teenager who made racist comments to them, authorities say.
Published
January 29, 2017

Portland superintendent denounces alleged hate crime

Xavier Botana says police will increase their presence outside school buildings for the near future and the school department will consider additional security measures.
Published
January 29, 2017

Thousands protest Trump policies at 2 rallies in Portland

About 2,000 crowd the baggage claim area at Portland International Jetport, and 1,200 demonstrate outside City Hall.

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Published
January 29, 2017

Art review: Sascha Braunig of Portland excels among other great NYC shows

At first glance, her work at MoMA's PS1 appears abstract. But look again and you'll find figures.
Published
January 29, 2017

Maine Voices: Portland Public Library offerings ever voluminous

With extensive materials and programming, it remains a cutting-edge institution that's 'free to all' 150 years after its founding.
Published
January 29, 2017

Bill Nemitz: Planned Parenthood now needs protecting

The energy shown in women's marches should be focused on saving the provider of women's health care.
Published
January 28, 2017

Family’s American dreams turn to nightmare as Trump order traps daughter in Iraq

Labed Alalhanfy, 49, worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and is living in Portland after finally gaining entry for his wife and two younger daughters earlier this week.
Published
January 28, 2017

Portland High’s mascot makes the crowds cheer, though he can’t hear them

Kamron King, a deaf freshman, enjoys being the Bulldogs mascot so much that he even studied for it.