A vote on the language, which expands limits on cooperating with immigration authorities to all public employees, was put off until May 4.
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.
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Portland Councilor April Fournier to run for Legislature rather than seek 3rd term
Fournier announced plans Monday to run for the House District 114 seat in November.
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How a Live Nation ruling could impact concertgoers and Portland’s venue proposal
A jury last week found that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, which could have implications for consumers and the debate over a proposed 3,300-seat venue in Portland.
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Maine faith leaders organize ‘alternative’ to Turning Point USA event in Portland
The event, dubbed ‘Love is the Point,’ will support immigrants and transgender people — groups that organizers say Turning Point USA has targeted.
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The world’s oldest chicken lives in Portland. Her name is Gertie.
Guinness World Records has recognized a blind, jazz-loving, 15-year-old hen in Portland as the oldest living chicken on Earth.
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Portland officials propose staff cuts to limit tax increase next year
City Manager Danielle West’s budget proposal would cut 74 staff positions, including 35 from the city’s shelter for asylum seekers that closed last month.
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Police calls to Portland Public Library more than doubled in 2025
The 145% year-over-year increase is renewing debate about the lack of a day space for homeless individuals in Maine’s largest city.
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Portland council to consider ICE limits, concert venue buffer, capital improvement plan
In a jam-packed meeting Monday, the City Council will also hear from the city manager about the proposed 2026-27 budget and how much it could impact property taxpayers.
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Portland to break ground on new waterfront park years in the making
The park at the corner of Commercial and India streets will be built on the former queuing lines for the now-defunct Nova Scotia ferry.
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Portland to weigh repairing or rebuilding its historic Expo
A recent assessment found that the 110-year-old building may need $30 million in repairs.