Shima Kabirigi, a founding member of the nonprofit organization, will take on the role previously held by Alain Jean Claude Nahimana, who died in June.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
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CMP restores power to more than 100,000 customers in storm’s wake
But 12,000 customers were still without power late Wednesday because of Tropical Storm Isaias, and line crews were expected to work through Thursday morning.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
New studio complex for artists set to open in Portland
The developer of a new building at Cassidy Point wanted to fill a need for affordable studio space in the city.
Posted inLocal & State, News
July was hottest month on record in Portland, weather service says
The high temperature on some days topped 90 degrees, but the lows actually drove the month’s inflated average of 73.7 degrees, a forecaster says.
Posted inCommunity
Bishop Deeley announces two priest assignments
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced two priest assignments. Both are effective on Aug. 1, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Fr. M. Arockia Natha Prabu, HGN, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway, Our Lady […]
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine AG files civil rights complaint against Portland man
Attorney General Aaron Frey alleges the man used violence against a lesbian woman during an incident at the Northgate Plaza in Portland.
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Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater
Working with a lab at Saint Joseph’s College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.
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Portland mayor listens to protesters’ stories of homelessness
The testimony of several individuals who struggle with homelessness had an impact on Mayor Kate Snyder, who sat with the city’s fire chief and several city councilors to listen to the protesters.
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Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say
Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.