Police said they were called to a report of a disturbance around 2:40 a.m. Friday. There was no shooting, but police believe a gun was discarded somewhere in the area.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Portland Planning Board gets first look at proposed Bayside project with 800 housing units
West Bayside Partners and Port Property Management are seeking approval of a master development plan that outlines their vision for a major redevelopment along Lancaster and Elm streets.
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Married for over 60 years, Old Orchard Beach couple were inseparable to the end
Family was the centerpiece of life for Russ and Helen Harvie, who were married for 61 years. He died of sudden cardiac arrest and she of a stroke.
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Portland City Council begins developing state’s first municipal clean elections program
The council is expected to take action on an ordinance in April and have the program in place for the November election.
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Portland City Council approves sale of Thames Street lot despite price, housing concerns
Plans filed with the city call for the development of an office building to be occupied by Wex Inc. at the site, which is located adjacent to Wex headquarters at 1 Hancock St.
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Temporary shelter for asylum seekers opens at Salvation Army in Portland
The shelter, which is being run by the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition with state funding, was already at capacity when it opened Monday.
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Portland VA clinic temporarily closed because of water damage
The clinic on West Commercial Street has been closed for a week and is expected to reopen early next week. In the meantime, patients are being redirected to virtual care or clinics in Augusta and Lewiston.
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Winter storm likely to bring over a foot of snow to parts of Maine
Several flights were canceled at the Portland jetport, high school playoff games were postponed and a two-night parking ban has been put in place for Portland in anticipation of the storm.
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Union representing state employees files complaint alleging labor law violations
The Maine Service Employees Association says the state has refused to negotiate unless the union agrees to limits on the size of its bargaining team and on whether other members can observe negotiations.
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Portland City Council seeks public feedback on clean elections ordinance
The ordinance is being developed after voters in November required the council to establish and fund a clean elections program.