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Taxes · PortlandPortland City Council weighs in on school district's proposed $161 million budget. Some councilors shared positive feedback on the proposal. Councilors are scheduled to vote on the budget in May. Voters will then have the final say in June. The budget would bump the school's portion of the city tax bill up by 6.85%.See the Story
Portland City Councilors share thoughts on school budget
Coverage: 2 sources
Emmanuel MacronSocial media lit up as users posted photos of the duo that many said looked more like a wedding album than a state visit. Lula bestowed the highest honor for a non-citizen on Macron, draping a medal around his neck. The meeting represented something of a rapprochement after relations soured between Macron and Lula's predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.See the Story
France's Macron embraces Brazil's Lula — and the memes poking fun at their 'wedding'
50% Left coverage: 12 sources
Maine, Maine · MaineWomen only account for about 11% of the country's construction workforce. New Ventures Maine is offering free, hour-long online workshops in the coming weeks. The organization is holding a construction workshop Thursday, April 4, and a forestry forum Tuesday, April 9. The workshops will offer information on apprenticeship programs, no- or low-cost training.See the Story
'Jobs we need people in': Maine workshops to connect women with trades
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Boothbay · BoothbayEstablished in 1977, Washburn & Doughty began building steel fishing boats but changed to tugboats a few years later. The company has built and launched 67 of those vessels so far, with four currently under construction. The work to build the boats is highly skilled, and the company has many longtime workers turning out new boats.See the Story
Boothbay shipbuilders take pride in their tugboats, used in several US ports
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Bangor, Maine · BangorBangor Parks and Recreation wants to place 24-hour public restrooms in parks. Some people are in favor of the proposal, but others are hesitant. The city is considering placing the restrooms at Hayford, Chapin, Coe, Fairmount, and Broadway parks. There is also some conversation about a restroom being placed on Broad Street.See the Story
Bangor public bathroom plan gets mixed response
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Guns · MaineA gunman killed 18 people in Maine last fall amid signs of deteriorating mental health. The state's current law requires police to start the process by taking someone into protective custody. A competing bill by the Democratic governor would strengthen the state's existing crisis intervention tool. The red flag bill is among a number of proposals introduced in response to the shootings.See the Story
Maine 'red flag' law proposed again in wake of mass shooting
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
App · PortlandThe Portland Sea Dogs are working with a company to offer interpretation services. The company, Aira, offers a free app that connects users to an interpreter. The app can help users navigate Hadlock Field, get questions answered. The Iris Network is a nonprofit that helps people with blindness and low vision.See the Story
Portland Sea Dogs offering interpreter service for the blind this season
100% Left coverage: 1 sources