The SAFE Banking Act, already approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, would open the door for the hemp and cannabis industries to access financial services that are open to other legal businesses.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Tenants of Portland apartments are told they won’t get evicted but will see rents increase
In a letter rescinding eviction notices, the Massachusetts-based company tells renters at Woodwinds Apartments that it plans to put money into the complex and ‘if it works out, we would love to have you stay.’
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Company apologizes for eviction notices sent to low-income tenants in Portland
The management company that oversees 240 Harvard St. said that eviction letters issued to residents who use Section 8 housing vouchers were an error and it plans to accommodate all tenants as it does renovations.
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Auburn students feel targeted by high school’s attempt to address bias
School officials used the intercom to summon some students to a meeting about anti-bias focus groups, which, they say, violated their privacy and made them targets in a school struggling with discrimination.
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The ‘Oscars of Teaching’: Gorham teacher wins national Milken award
Adam Parvanta, who teaches students how to use technology for story-telling, is Maine’s first Milken Educator Award winner since 2015.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine students’ test scores come in slightly above national averages
Economically disadvantaged and minority students’ scores come in lower than others,’ also mirroring national trends.
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Portland weighing rules for body-camera use by school resource officers
The proposed rules would be more restrictive than they are for camera use by officers outside schools.
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University of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
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Cape High student won’t be suspended while court considers free speech case
Aela Mansmann’s 3-day suspension is on hold until the judge determines whether school officials violated her rights by punishing her for posting notes about an alleged rapist in the school.
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Residents criticize Kennebunk school district’s response to concerns about race-based bias
The husband of former teacher Rosa Slack was among those who spoke to the school board Wednesday night, urging members to consider ways to respond better to issues his wife first raised 3 years ago.