PORTLAND — Opposite views abound in the state House District 42 election, where incumbent Democratic Rep. Peter Stuckey is challenged by Republican Marc Lamontagne. “I’m tired of hearing we can’t do things because we don’t have any money,” said Stuckey, 67, who is seeking a fourth term. Stuckey, of 20 Vaill St., and Lamontagne, 62, of […]

PORTLAND — Thirteen businesses were cited for selling alcohol to minors during police compliance checks from Sept. 3-17. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said police were helped by underage volunteers from Southern Maine Community College in South Portland when visiting 143 stores. Violators received civil summonses, which are forwarded to the state Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & […]

PORTLAND — The Portland Community Health Center, which operates clinics at 180 Park Ave. and at Preble Street Resource Center, was awarded $206,000 in funding from the federal Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Sen Angus King, I-Maine, announced the grant Sept. 23 as part of a larger award of $3.1 million to 14 […]

PORTLAND — Breakfast candidate forums at Preble Street Resource Center will continue Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m., with a visit by independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler. The 20th annual “You Don’t Need a Home to Vote” series, organized by Homeless Voices for Justice, will also feature a visit by candidates in the 1st Congressional […]

Portland City Councilor Kevin Donoghue, right, rides with a group of of about 20 people, including three other councilors, Sunday on Baxter Boulevard, part of a  city-wide ride organized by the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to visit recently built bike routes at Thompson’s Point and sites elsewhere that need improvement. Baxter Boulevard was closed to […]