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News in Portland

Proposed Portland school budget would hike taxes 4%

PORTLAND — Despite the potential of a nearly $1 million curtailment in state funding, the school superintendent is proposing a 3.5 percent budget increase for 2013-2014. Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk presented a $98.9 million budget for the next fiscal year at the March 12 Schoo...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

Old House Trade Show returns Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — Greater Portland Landmarks will hold its Old House Trade Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. The two-day show features 50 exhibitors who represent trades, services and products related to restoration and preservation of older homes and buildings. The prog...

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 am

Longfellow school community reacts to possible renovations

PORTLAND — About two dozen people showed up with suggestions at the second of five public forums on elementary school improvements in Portland. Oak Point Associates representatives presented four options for improvements to Longfellow Elementary on Monday night. They asked for f...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:50 am

Over police chief's objection, Portland council OKs liquor license for West End restaurant

PORTLAND — After unusually extensive discussion that drew comments from every councilor and testimony from the chief of police, the City Council Monday night approved replacing a notorious West End night-spot with a restaurant run by an alleged drunken driver. The council voted 7-2 t...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 8:40 am

School Board chairman: Budget cuts put Portland schools at risk

PORTLAND — The School Board chairman Monday night told the City Council that the city's schools are approaching a crossroads. "Sooner or later, Portland Public Schools must be able to compete," Jaimey Caron said in a State of the Schools report. "And as the superintendent has said, w...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 8:10 am

Portland Meetings: March 20-26

Wed.  3/20  4 p.m.  Island Advisory Committee  Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wed.  3/20  4 p.m.  Public Art Committee  PPL Wed.  3/20  5 p.m.  Historic Preservation Board  CH Wed.  3/20  5:30 p.m.  Transpor...

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Arts Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 3/22 Tom Allen: “Dangerous C...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Portland Police Beat: March 20

Arrests 3/9 at 11 a.m. Scott A. Bilodeau, 46, of Portland, was arrested on State Street by Officer Kristan Steele on a charge of assault. 3/9 at 9 p.m. Thomas J. Gribbin, 59, of Portland, was arrested on Washington Avenue by Officer Eric McCusker ...

Police Beat •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Community Calendar, March 20-April 2

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 3/23 Textile Day, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Go...

Community •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Portland School Notebook

Waynflete students show financial smarts

Community •
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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