They say statements by Maine College of Art officials about Portland’s plan to consolidate social services and public health programs near a proposed dorm reflect classism and disrespect people experiencing homelessness.
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Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah to deliver UNE commencement address
Maine’s top public health official is scheduled to address University of New England graduates at the school’s 186th commencement exercises on May 15-16.
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Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
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‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal
The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.
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Maine College of Art plans dormitory for 180 students in downtown Portland
But the developer and the college are concerned about the city’s plan to move its social services and public health programming to an office building next door.
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Portland’s outdoor film festival set for July
Cash prizes for Maine filmmakers will be awarded in three categories.
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Dine In/Out Maine: Big Tree Grocery lets home cooks and food lovers choose their own adventures
The company behind Eventide, The Honey Paw and Hugo’s has been operating a specialized online store. And among the two dozen items our restaurant critic has tried, ‘precisely none have been duds.’
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Portland calls off July 4 Pops concert, fireworks still up in the air
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.