PORTLAND — City Councilor David Brenerman announced Thursday he will not seek re-election to the District 5 seat he has held since 2014. “I have loved my service on the council, particularly working with my fellow councilors, the city manager, and dedicated city employees,” Brenerman said in a press release. “And representing the residents of District […]

PORTLAND — Emergency homeless shelters are now allowed in business and industrial zones throughout the city, following a unanimous City Council vote Monday night. Shelters are allowed as a conditional use and seen as a step forward in improving how the city helps the homeless population. “I think this opens the door to other opportunities. It […]

PORTLAND — As site plan applications go, the one for 19 condominiums at 155 Sheridan St. on Munjoy Hill is brief and straightforward. But it is notable because the revised plan from developers led by Quincy, Massachusetts-based Bernard Saulnier no longer blocks views from Fort Sumner Park.  “We believe this is a responsive and responsible proposal […]

PORTLAND — What makes opera a joy, according to budding opera star Sydney Kucine, is that it is storytelling through music.” Kucine is a Casco Bay High School graduate and Portland native who has been invited to study at the Berlin Opera Academy in Germany this summer. To get to there and help pay for […]

PORTLAND — More than 40 people who spin, leap, rock and roll their way through the ramps, bowls, dips and quarter-pipe at the Dougherty Field skatepark came indoors May 31 for a meeting about expanding the park. Hosted by city Parks Director Ethan Hipple at the East End Community School, the meeting outlined city intentions to double […]

PORTLAND — The race to unseat at-large City Councilor Jill Duson in November expanded Sunday when Spring Street resident Bree LaCasse announced her candidacy at Congress Square Park. LaCasse, 41, joins Kellogg Street resident Joseph Brunelle in the race for the three-year term. Duson has not officially announced her candidacy, but has said she intends to […]

PORTLAND — Without the use of sight, the blind must rely on other senses, particularly their sense of touch, to interpret the world around them. That’s why it’s so valuable when cultural organizations such as the Portland Fire Museum can offer tours that include an opportunity to touch the various exhibits. Members of the National […]

PORTLAND — Without the use of sight, the blind must rely on other senses, particularly their sense of touch, to interpret the world around them. That’s why it’s so valuable when cultural organizations such as the Portland Fire Museum can offer tours that include an opportunity to touch the various exhibits. Members of the National […]

PORTLAND — The annual Old Port Festival returns for the 44th time Sunday, June 11, capping the Portland Downtown Summer Weekend Kickoff. The festival begins at 11 a.m. with the traditional parade down Exchange Street, led by the Shoestring Theater puppets. Following the parade, the Old Port becomes a collection of stages and activities for families. Visit http://bit.ly/2qAQIRo for a […]