Maxwell Chikuta relied on General Assistance and food stamps when he first arrived in Portland from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sixteen years later, he’s got a Ph.D. and just opened his second business.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Rash of burglaries hits Portland restaurants, stores
Police don’t yet know whether the break-ins – at least six in the past three weeks – are connected.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland man remains in critical condition as assault investigation continues
Police say Rodney Cleveland was assaulted by Everett Meserve, who was being held in Cumberland County Jail on $50,000 bail after appearing in court Monday to face an elevated assault charge.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
More options for vegan diners – try the tasting menu
These multicourse, set-menu meals are available at many Portland restaurants. You may need to order ahead, though.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Margaux dines, and opines, at Woodford Food & Beverage
A 6-year-old (and her parents) go out to eat in Portland. For a true kid’s perspective on a restaurant, apparently one must crawl under the table.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
More students opt for Portland High over Deering, perceiving safety issues
Superintendent Xavier Botana attributes the enrollment shift to ‘a number of high-profile incidents.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Walking tours thrive in walkable Portland
They bring together locals and tourists alike to discover the city’s shopping, food and history.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Asylum seekers look ahead to life after Expo
Portland’s latest wave of immigrants are getting the feel of the city as the search continues for more permanent homes for them.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘We are all Mainers here’: Portland rally celebrates city’s latest wave of immigrants
People of old and new immigrant backgrounds gather outside the Portland Expo to express support for newly arrived asylum seekers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland enrolls asylum-seeking students in summer school
The district could add 77 students who are part of the recent wave of migrants from Africa as it explores how to handle the influx of English language learners for the coming school year.