The developer, Portland Music Holdings, said Friday that it bought out the controversial music behemoth’s share as it considers taking legal action against the city.
Andrew Rice
Staff Writer
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at the Press Herald covering the city of Portland. He's been working in journalism since 2012, joining the Sun Journal in 2017, then the Press Herald in 2026. He lives in Portland with his wife, two daughters and two dogs. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a Portland-based rock band and listens to hockey podcasts. Andrew is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine in Media Studies.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Group behind Live Nation venue in Portland is preparing to sue the city
The City Council halted the controversial 3,300-seat Portland Music Hall project last month by expanding a required buffer between large music venues.
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Posted inCops & Courts, News
Cumberland County prosecutors to review all future pedestrian crashes
The district attorney’s office announced a new policy that will require law enforcement agencies to turn over evidence so investigators can consider charges.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What you need to know about the Cumberland County DA primary
The race has been shaped by the 2 Democratic candidates’ complicated history.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland looks to tackle speeding at Payson Park
Officials say the project is part of the city’s Vision Zero pedestrian safety effort.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Hundreds pay respects to Maine pioneer Gerald Talbot in Portland
Gov. Janet Mills was among the dignitaries speaking at the memorial service honoring the state’s first Black legislator on Thursday, when many said his legacy of standing up for justice will be carried on.
Posted inCommunity, Hearts of Pine, News, Sports
Portland considers updating stadium agreement for Hearts of Pine women’s team
The Portland Hearts of Pine plan to launch a pre-professional women’s soccer team that would play in the USL W League next season.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Portland recycling plant to begin $36M expansion
Ecomaine says the project will increase its processing capacity by more than 66%, positioning the nonprofit to partner with more municipalities.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland pauses plan to use school district central office for shelter
Councilors on the finance committee said the estimated $14 million price tag is too high at a time when the family shelter is far below capacity.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Portland residents say ‘Midtown’ development should balance housing, open space
More than 1,100 people completed a survey regarding future redevelopment of the vacant lots along Somerset Street in Bayside.