The South Portland City Council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to prioritize future legislative action that would allow municipalities to pursue energy priorities, such as phasing out natural gas in favor of renewables.
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Pared-down Maine school budgets head to voters for approval
Superintendents have made cuts to teaching positions and programs, while also anticipating pandemic-related expenses.
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Posted inMaine
Maine municipalities review police funding, tackle systemic racism after protests
Calls to defund police draw various responses from city and town officials across the state.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate string of robberies in Greater Portland
A half-dozen robberies were reported this month in South Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: South Portland panel would investigate bias
With a proposed local human rights commission, the city is confronting a deep and complex problem.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Millett: Pandemic no time to roll back air, water protections
The work we’ve done to protect Maine can be undone and the lives of people trying to recover from a respiratory illness put at risk.
Posted inMaine, News
Virtual music group videos engage Maine students, communities during pandemic
Their youthful, hopeful voices counterbalance the din of disturbing public health reports, gun-toting protesters and politicians dealing with an unprecedented global threat.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Portland and neighboring cities furlough hundreds of employees as pandemic hits finances
Most of the furloughs have affected part-time or seasonal workers and are intended to avoid budget shortfalls over the next 2 months.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Catholic schools to hold virtual Spirit Week April 13-17
To celebrate the successful launch of distance learning at Maine Catholic schools and in the spirit of fun and community, Maine Catholic School Spirit Week will be held from Monday through Friday, April 13-17. Each day will have a different theme, with students participating virtually from home through Google Classroom, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and […]
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Southern Maine communities call for out-of-state visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Old Orchard Beach urge new arrivals from outside Maine to isolate for 14 days.