The forum, which was prompted by fatal police shootings of black men, comes against the backdrop of recent remarks by Gov. LePage linking race and heroin trafficking.
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Portland Democrats to host discussion on racism, inclusiveness
The party committee says the discussion is in response to recent comments by Gov. Paul LePage about the racial makeup of drug dealers in the state.
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That Moment: In face of fatal illness, resilience and a ‘celebration of brains’
After developing a tumor, Sam Koenigsberg, 33, is inspired to throw a birthday party bathed in purple.
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Portland company pleads guilty to illegally importing live sea urchins
ISF Trading faces up to five years of probation and $1.25 million in fines.
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Gary Johnson tells Maine audience his Libertarian ticket offers voters ‘six-lane highway down the middle’
The candidate appears in Portland and Lewiston and says this week’s racially charged comments by Maine’s Republican governor should make voters reconsider their options.
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Esquire magazine names Portland among the 5 best cities for pizza
They name Otto, Micucci and Slab among the ‘truly gourmet options.’
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Police looking for missing Portland man
Samuel Curtis, 22, was last seen Aug. 16.
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Portland picks New York City artist to create Congress Square artwork
Sarah Sze will design a piece of public art in conjunction with a landscape and architecture firm.
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Portland congregation carries Torahs, traditions to smaller quarters
Its numbers shrinking, Shaarey Tphiloh sells its building and moves into space at Temple Beth El just down the street.
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Dine Out Maine: Somerset Tap House serves perfectly average fare
It’s kitchen-by-committee inside Portland’s Whole Foods.