The PIP program has installed two new phones this spring, expanding access to free public calling.
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Portland police issue warning after 7 suspected weekend overdoses
Authorities issued a public safety alert about potentially potent or contaminated drugs in the community.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
9 fun things to do at a Portland Sea Dogs game
Besides watching the games, fans can see fireworks, collect bobbleheads, sing and dance, climb on a fire engine or dress like Batman.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Food, Leslie Bridgers, News
Squeeze in these seasonal activities before the tourists get here | Column
In the month before Memorial Day, many of Maine’s summer destinations are ready and waiting.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Making to the music at Portland ‘craft rave’
Two friends hosted an afternoon of creativity, socializing and a DJ’s beats on Sunday afternoon, and hope to throw more similar events.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Uptake of Maine’s new red flag law has been slow — but advocates aren’t worried
Just four red flag orders have been filed since the law went into effect on Feb. 21, while law enforcement has completed 86 yellow flag orders.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Shots fired as gunman charges White House correspondents’ dinner. Trump unharmed
The armed man, who officials said was a guest at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, was taken into custody and was expected in court Monday.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican candidates for governor rally crowd on final day of state convention
Republicans running for governor focused on cutting taxes and improving affordability, and took plenty of jabs at state Democrats and Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inCommunity, News
Portland protesters demand release of 19-year-old in ICE detention
Olivia Mabiala Andre was arrested with her family in November.