Neighbors say they are leery of living near people recently released from the state’s juvenile detention facility in South Portland.
2017
Posted inBusiness
Students see promise in careers in the business of sustainability
College of the Atlantic and Unity College are preparing graduates for a range of environment-related careers.
advertisement
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Getting pardon from LePage not as easy for human
Sarah Whynaught was dismayed to learn of the governor’s pardon for Dakota the dog, after seeking a pardon – and a path to a career – for crimes in the 1990s.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland considers adopting status as sanctuary city
The policy would block federal agencies from using local police to deport immigrants or target Muslims, but the city would risk losing federal funding.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Wearing defiance – but not on her sleeves – Portland 6th-grader protests dress code as sexist
The King Middle School student joins a national pushback on classroom clothing restrictions, getting reprimanded before the principal agrees to a policy review.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Humanities Council receives $220,000 grant
Gift to benefit Literature & Public Life statewide initiative.
Posted inOp-Eds
Douglas Rooks: Susan Collins, the Senate moderate who wasn’t
Maine’s senior senator never really goes against her party’s leadership.