The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
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USM students engineering designs for mass produced face shield
The effort has already produced 20 prototype shields so far, but current materials could yield another 50-100 for hospitals near or far.
Casco Bay Bridge gets aesthetic additions
Touches of art been added to the bridge as part of a project to update its aging light poles.
Children’s Museum celebrates young new citizens
The Oct. 31 ceremony involved 15 children from seven countries.
PATHS gives students an early lock on cybersecurity
A new course, the first of its kind in the state, teaches the fundamentals and examines the roles of computer security specialists.
Citing higher rents, Bayside Village residents fight renovation plan
Port Property Management, which is set to close this week on a building that houses affordable units, says it will work with tenants to meet their needs.
Portland school board vows to close the gap for disadvantaged students
School Department leaders plan to tackle the issue with a “sense of urgency.”
Tables turning in Portland’s restaurant scene
As several iconic spots close, other restaurants on verge of expanding, locating in the city
India Street hotel breaks ground in Portland
The mixed-use project will also include an office building, pharmacy and distribution space, three residential buildings and a parking garage.