I have spent decades working with people with lives shaped by poverty, mental illness, substance use disorders and traumas like homelessness. I think the justice system works best when it helps people gain stability rather than only making hard situations worse. As district attorney, Jackie Sartoris has worked for stability, improved lives and strengthened public […]
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Valerie Adams for Cumberland County DA | Letter
With a crowded and incredibly important election this year, county-level offices don’t get the attention they deserve. They can be just as important to our community. Valerie Adams is running for Cumberland County district attorney, and she’s exactly the kind of get-stuff-done progressive we need in that office. Adams began her career as an immigration […]
Portland parking proposal punishes the city resident | Letter
The city of Portland belongs to its residents, not to its suburban neighbors. The proposal to extend metered parking until 7 p.m. and introduce Sunday enforcement suggests city leadership that has lost sight of that fact. As a resident of the Arts District, I see firsthand how these changes would disproportionately affect those of us […]
Stationery store set to open in Portland
Ope! A Stationery Shop will be the second artist-owned stationery store and creative space to open in the city in recent months.
Obituary: Nathan “Nate” Nickerson
PORTLAND – Nathan “Nate” Nickerson, 69, of Portland, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 14, 2026. …
As Collins and Platner court voters, sports become part of the game
It’s hard to watch sports these days without campaign ads of all stripes taking up a lot of space.
Portland will reject 650 school budget ballots received before City Council vote
The city will send voters new absentee ballots to fill out and return, but statewide primary votes will not be affected.
Portland looks to tackle speeding at Payson Park
Officials say the project is part of the city’s Vision Zero pedestrian safety effort.
Hearts of Pine benefit from return of forward Walter Varela
The second-year forward came back from offseason surgery to provide a stabilizing presence in Portland’s USL Cup win against Rhode Island FC.
Paid parking on Sundays in Portland makes it hard to keep the faith | Letter
I appreciated Andrew Rice’s coverage of proposed paid parking in Portland on Sundays (“Portland plans to expand paid parking,” May 11) but the council members and city manager he interviewed failed to share the many messages they’ve received from people of faith who have been filling the gaps when the city failed to meet its […]