The increase in people who seek temporary emergency shelter each winter will pose a new challenge to city officials, who are struggling to secure enough shelter space that also complies with social distancing protocols.
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Hundreds gather to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Portland vigil
At Monument Square, they vow to fight against a quick replacement for the late Supreme Court justice.
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Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine
Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
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Maine blueberry industry reels from drought, frost, virus
A late spring frost, a devastating drought and labor troubles wrought by the coronavirus pandemic conspired to make 2020 a difficult year for the wild blueberry producers who harvest the fruit in the nation’s northeastern corner
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Bishop Deeley to celebrate virtual Blue Mass Sept. 20 in Portland
Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and all in public safety at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Because of the […]
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Portland and South Portland release ambitious climate action plan
The cities plan to work together on regional strategies to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and eliminate virtually all waste in the next 30 years.
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Cumberland County commissioners reject plea to open Cross arena to shelter homeless
Despite Portland city councilors’ request for help addressing the lack of resources for the city’s homeless, the commissioners sided with arena trustees and rejected the plan.
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A baker’s hopes for the Jewish New Year start with a round challah
Elise Richer has had to make a lot of changes at Tin Pan Bakery since the start of the pandemic, but she’s still going.
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Student’s lawsuit over study abroad refund headed to appeals court
The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.
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Spanish Masses now available in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Spanish Masses will return to Notre Dame Church on 116 Silver St., at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Following that celebration, Spanish Masses will be offered at 12:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at the church, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic […]