The Portland Pops Fourth of July on the Eastern Promenade has been canceled for the second straight year, but the city will explore putting on a fireworks display.
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Student seeking refund for canceled study-abroad program takes case to appeals court
A Harvard College student who was sent home from Europe when the pandemic hit is arguing that she and other students should get refunds from the Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange.
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Maine woman’s lawsuit against Uber over guide dog can go forward
The ride-sharing service had hoped to force Patricia Sarchi’s case alleging discrimination into arbitration.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Supreme court hears appeal by Portland man who killed his sister’s boyfriend
Mark Cardilli Jr. was convicted of manslaughter for shooting Isahak Muse in Cardilli’s parents’ home. A key question for the court is whether Muse was a guest or an intruder.
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Candidates for charter commission represent diversity of Portland
They are competing for nine seats on a panel that could recommend big changes in the structure of city government.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
How to garden safely if there is lead in your soil
A project of the Cumberland Soil & Water Conservation District found high levels of lead in the soil of some Portland neighborhoods.
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Portland mayor rescinds controversial proclamation
The move comes 3 weeks after former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh rescinded a similar proclamation that stirred tensions rooted in a historical conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Local & State, News
Lives Lost: Bob O’Donnell, 92, retired district chief for Portland Fire Department
He and his wife, Betty, both tested positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 4. She has recovered, but he died in late March.
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Vandals damage more than 150 gravesites at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland
The extent of the damage indicates that it occurred over several days, and police are asking for the public’s help.
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Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.