The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year's, includes close to $3 million in equity investments. Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers. The 266-unit, 18 story, 180,000-square-foot building will go up on the site of a small plaza behind the U.S. Post Office at the corner of . We will. The wildly popular annual event, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, will feature more family-centered events, an expanded family care station and more handicapped-accessible parking. Ruth Weeks has been competing in debates since her sophomore year and qualified for national tournaments twice. Your hometown newspaper covering southern Maine from Scarborough to Bath in four print editions and online at theforecaster.net. 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about loss of parking from outdoor dining, University mulls adding townhouses to Portlands Bedford Street, Maine Medical Center nurses urge hospital to revert to previous COVID protections, Family-owned Giroux Energy merges with Dead River Company, Portland council divided on finding new city manager, Investigation continues into Portland natives death following collision in Gorham, Race is on for Portland council, school board seats, Portland High School celebrates bicentennial, Portland history professor makes his first foray into fiction, Safe-haven baby box law goes into effect this fall, Porchfest returns to Portlands Deering Center to celebrate music, community, Maine Preservation rolls out new drive-by tours of historic sites, Portlands oldest house of worship in period of transition, Alleys to get artistic touch through new Portland Downtown program, Portland Community Squash Center wants to up its game, Preble Street challenges landlords to house 100 vets by Veterans Day, 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arts, Portlands tourism industry making do with smaller staffs, Cumberland County students sweep Maine App Challenge, Victoria Mansion reopens after pandemic closure, Film fest takes to Eastern Prom to celebrate the outdoors, Maine man wants to tell you something good, Portland Public Library patrons revel in return, Its a draw: Childrens book artists face off in first live event in more than a year, Portlands new Charter Commission elects leadership, Jetport expects travel to take off this summer, A ton of beach trash earns Portland resident sustainability award, Fourth of July festivities return to Munjoy Hill, Portland nonprofit hopes for federal funds to expand child care, create housing, Golf tourney means big boost to Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital, Camping with cannabis: Harrison campground welcomes weed, Things are looking up for One Longfellow Square, Neighbors want rats eradicated before Noyes Street site redeveloped, Safer, greener redesign moves forward for Portlands 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Portland officials say, So much life and happiness at Maine Eid celebration, Pandemic doesnt stop first album release for local musician, Consolidation approved for Portland health, human services offices, Portland author explores lore of Bigfoot in Maine, Waynflete team examines climate change through the arts, Operacin Museo nets top honor for Portland Spanish teacher. People took to the streets as part of the Cumberland Historical Society's scavenger hunt, the proceeds of which benefit Greely High School's scholarship fund. The property tax rate would increase 30 cents, adding $150 to the bill for the owner of a $500,000 home. The Portland Alliance for Good Government wants newly elected at-large member Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef removed. FBI Director Christopher Wray said Friday that he was "appalled" by videos from Jan. 7 showing five Memphis police officers brutally beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who died on Jan. 10. More than a dozen teachers and supporters ran into the frigid water off East End Beach Sunday and raised money for 400 books about perseverance and overcoming obstacles. The 70 student nurses have been trained to help at vaccine clinics at the Maine Mall, York Hospital and Greater Portland Health. Sgt. Literacy interventionists Maureen Lovejoy and Jennifer Rogers are retiring after spending decades teaching in Portland. Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson's Point. Airlines have resumed and added flights to and from the Portland International Jetport. The department now has four charging stations for what it hopes will be a growing fleet of electric vehicles. The. Greater Portland Metro, South Portland Bus Service and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit will cut fares from March 1 through Sept. 30 in hopes of getting ridership back to pre-pandemic levels. Portland voters Tuesday will decide on nine members of the Portland Charter Commission and whether to approve the $125.2 million school budget for the next school year. A book launch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Due to a projected increase in enrollment, the school district looks to construct at least one and possibly two new school buildings in a subdivision in North Yarmouth. 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Local events include two trunk-or-treat events and a cemetery stroll. Fewer condominium units were sold, but those that did went fast and for higher prices. According to a Friday release from the department, officers responded to a call regarding a theft on North Sprigg around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. It's also donating $25 back to the project for each hour individual students are on the clock. The after-school and remote day programs will be in place through January while the Portland school district awaits word on its share of new federal funding. The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn "is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate," according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations. In addition to training New Mainers for textile jobs, Common Threads is branching out with a new store, consignment shop and classes for the general public. The Beyond 2020 strategic plan stresses more support for students and attracting and keeping quality educators. The $5.5 million expansion project at 317 Main includes a performance hall, 10 studios and an elevator for handicapped accessibility and is expected to be completed by December. The department, limited on space, is seeking an outside assessment of its facility needs to determine its next steps. See "What is Ethereum?" for more. All five . Work is expected to begin this year to expand the lounge outside with room enough for 108 more customers. For the second year in a row, a lawmaker is working to replace the blue flag bearing the state seal with a flag that represented Maine in the early 1900s. The Portland Recovery Community Center on Forest Avenue hopes to more than double its space to better meet its expanding membership's needs. The residents in opposition believe the proposed complex detracts from the historic New England feel of the town and does not comply with local ordinances. If approved, Westbrook's "land acknowledgment" would likely be the first by a municipality in Maine. One of my favorite parts of the paper is the Police Beat. "Prices are up 100% in some cases, which is unheard of," says the co-owner of a Freeport shop that buys and sells comic books. The town is mapping out preliminary design and safety improvements for the busy pier. Central Records Office Monday - Friday: 8am-6pm Closed Holidays Phone: (774) 255-4527 Fax: (508) 457-2566 The Maine Outdoor Film Festival will take place in three locations in Portland over 11 days from July 29 to Aug. 8 and include more than 65 films from local, national and international filmmakers. Rondrick Marqualin Grant, 26, of Kilgore, was held Monday on bonds totaling $12,000 on charges of possession of between 4 and 400 grams of a controlled substance and criminal mischief between $750 . The Falmouth Planning Board approved site plans for The Shops at Falmouth Center. Some say video of alleged Philadelphia police beating does not support police officers' account of what happened.Watch more ABC News coverage:www.abcnews.co. Gretchen McNulty took over for in July for former Superintendent Geoff Bruno. Recent test results show oxygen levels below the level needed to support a fish population. Terry Swett wrote "My Sweet Maine" in celebration of the state's bicentennial, and a bill to make it "Maine's Song of the 21st Century" was adopted by the Maine House. 0:40. Tom McGowan's All Things Goodplatform shares "smile-worthy good news" across social media and podcasts. Police Chief Chip Rumsey says his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police will allow him to share valuable lessons and bring valuable knowledge home. The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery. Eamon White custom designed cleats for a New York Jets player as part of an NFL campaign to support players' causes. Jennifer Newendyke. Singer and actress Laura Darrell, who performed at this year's "Magic of Christmas," is finding it nice to be back home in Maine. Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there. The young suspects fled the train at the. A campus master plan will be created through a multi-year process. A forestry management plan to remove dead and dying trees has made the popular Falmouth preserve safer for all, the town says. Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor. Northern Forecaster - Portland Press Herald People and Business: March 1 Northern Meetings: March 2-9 Community Calendar: March 3-10 Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night. The photograph display of local veterans at the North Yarmouth Community Center will be become an annual event each November, National Veterans Month. The continuous monitoring stations will compile data from Cundys Harbor in Harpswell and Portland Harbor. The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Youth and Family Outreach is hoping to secure some of Cumberland County's federal pandemic relief aid to build a new child care center and affordable housing with the Portland Housing Authority. Maine maple producers revel in another opportunity for business with a second annual fall fest approaching. Nichols' death on Jan. 10 prompted murder charges Thursday against the five Memphis officers who brutally beat him. The new owner of the former Rite Aid/Walgreens building at Forest and Ocean avenues intends to subdivide the building. Casco Bay Inn has been designated a satellite location for the city of Portland, which has run out of space to accommodate new arrivals. After an influx of rats, neighbors are looking for the city's help in eradicating rats from their neighborhood. Two days after the beating, Denton "won an injunction against the alleged victim, claiming that the victim had in the past fractured the boy's face and threatened the boy with a firearm on Aug.. login; register; CRCST Exam FAQ; CRCST practice; CRCST Review Notes; Subscription-Free Test; Contact; Review Notes DETAILS scarborough police beat. If the town loses the case, it will pursue eminent domain to carry out the project, the Town Council chairperson says. Police Beat Sanford body found in 2017 identified as woman who died in 1891 by CBS 13 15 hours ago Police say the remains are those of 24-year-old Edith Patten, who was born in 1867 and died in. The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result. An illustrated map highlights spots in Portland where MECA&D community members have made their mark. 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Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election. Search for jobs related to Forecaster police beat or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 20m+ jobs. To give restaurants more time to apply for permanent setups, the Town Council once again extends until Dec. 12 an emergency provision that had been set to expire this week. "It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor," a marine historian says. TikTok/Twitter. Officer Les Smith was credited with saving the life of a Portland fire captain during a potentially deadly structure fire on Peaks Island. The department issued eight traffic citations, four criminal citations, 16 parking citations and one animal citation. Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry. There are no incumbent councilors running, but three school board members are looking for another term. The board says it will need to see the result of a traffic review for the Route 1 project. The district has been reviewing and revising school rules that relate to police involvement since it ended the school resource officer program last year. The project just received $450,000 in grant money to complete engineering and design work on the proposed 5-mile trail. Work on The Woodlands portion of the sewer modernization and upgrade project is scheduled to begin Jan. 3. The fifth former Memphis police officer indicted in the death of Tyre Nichols was released on bond Friday, according to Shelby County Jail records. Overall, the city's commercial real estate market has fared "remarkably" well during the pandemic, according to the Boulos Company. An inclusionary zoning ordinance in Yarmouth will require developers to include affordable housing in their projects. A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine. A decade after a residential/commercial plan upset neighbors, the new owner of the Williston-West Church is seeking permission to add six more residences and no commercial space. "It has been great to see how much this library means to people," a library official says. Veterans Count Maine, a program of Easterseals, is raising money this week with a rappelling event at 1 Canal Plaza in downtown Portland. Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros. Recommended for You Find Police Beat by clicking on "police" at. Music workshops, a snowflake scavenger hunt, arts and crafts sales and more are planned for early December. The statement will be a foundation for the town's new 10-year comprehensive plan. Work has begun on Yarmouth Commons, a commercial/residential building at the intersection of Route 1 and Portland Street. Ethereum, initially described in a white paper by cryptocurrency researcher and programmer Vitalik Buterin in 2013, is an open-source, public, blockchain-based distributed computing platform featuring smart contract (scripting) functionality. More than 30 small marine enterprises work out of the Sea Meadow Marine center, which also offers education programs and has plans for an eco-friendly expansion. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Video released Friday shows Memphis police officers brutally beating a 29-year-old Black man, shouting expletives and using pepper spray and a baton on him while he called out .
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