Critics say the city was intentionally misled by Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, which booked the gathering.
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.
Portland to close its shelter for asylum seekers
The closure comes amid a sharp drop in use and also means the city will again be looking for a new location for an emergency warming shelter.
Portland survey shows broad concern among residents over affordability, traffic
The survey of more than 1,000 city residents otherwise showed satisfaction with most municipal services. City councilors will discuss the results next week.
Kate Sykes will not seek reelection to Portland City Council
‘I feel proud of the progress we’ve made together and confident about the direction we’ve set,’ Sykes said in the announcement Friday.
Portland will increase cruise ship tariffs in 2027
The new fee structure will provide an incentive for ships to use cleaner fuels while moored in the city’s harbor.
Portland negotiating settlement with landlord it claims violated rent control ordinance 68 times
The city found that Geoffrey Rice overcharged tenants at dozens of units across 14 of his buildings from 2023 to 2025.
Finishing Portland’s Congress Square Park overhaul will take another $500K
Some councilors are balking at the latest funding request for the long-delayed project, while others say it’s necessary to finally get it across the finish line.
After outcry, Portland will open warming shelter during blizzards
The change was made following complaints from residents last week after the emergency shelter failed to open during a blizzard.
Portland approves purchase of police drone after delaying decision last fall
After months of debate, police officials convinced city councilors that the device would not be used to violate privacy and would not be accessed by federal agencies.
Owners of Portland’s Custom House Wharf set ambitious rebuild timeline
Overwhelming support for the fishermen and businesses impacted by a devastating fire in December is helping to fast-track work to stand up new buildings by this summer.