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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
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 […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs adapt programs to help local schools during pandemic
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine will operate distance learning hubs in Portland and South Portland, and possibly Auburn-Lewiston.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New priest will sign Mass for deaf as part of service
The Mass will be held once a month at St. Pius X Church on Ocean Avenue.
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Labor Day rally calls attention to need for aid during pandemic
In Portland, labor leaders and workers call for legislation to protect workers, assist state and local governments, and boost unemployment benefits for struggling Mainers.
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Portland music venues, music professionals launch Maine Music Alliance
Organization’s goal is to help save Portland music venues.
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BLM organizers postpone protest, but other activists move forward
Black Lives Matter organizers emphasized the need to keep participants safe, and criticized city officials for what they saw as a lack of support. But protesters may show up anyway.