city of portland

Published
January 25, 2023

Third snow storm in a week blows into Maine

More snow is coming and there is no escape.
Published
January 25, 2023

Portland police investigating bank robbery

The robber threatened staff at the Norway Savings Bank on Forest Avenue and demanded cash.
Published
January 23, 2023

Cities seek millions to help pay for dredging around Portland, South Portland waterfronts

The pending application is the fourth attempt by the cities to obtain the federal funds needed to clean up silt and sand that is reducing berthing space around piers and marine businesses.
Published
January 18, 2023

Portland police investigating ‘suspicious’ death along Fore River Parkway

The body of a 36-year-old man was found Wednesday at a campsite near the Fore River Parkway Trail System.
Published
January 17, 2023

Portland school district tackles ongoing bus driver shortage

The district is consolidating routes, contracting with outside vendors and offering hiring bonuses and training as well as considering changing school bell schedules to spread out its limited resources.
Published
January 17, 2023

Portland’s city arborist reflects on 34 years of service

Jeff Tarling plans to retire at the end of the month from his job overseeing forestry and horticulture for the city of Portland.
Published
January 12, 2023

Respected TV journalist Chris Rose dies at age 63

Rose worked for more than three decades at News Center Maine (WCSH-TV) and more recently in public relations for the University of New England.
Published
January 10, 2023

Former Cumberland woman sues Portland diocese, former priest, alleging sexual abuse

Mary Banks says she was assaulted and raped by a former Bangor priest while she was a member of a Catholic Youth Organization in 1972.
Published
January 10, 2023

National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools

Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.
Published
December 29, 2022

Portland’s Old Port about to lose a 50-year-old mainstay

The Old Port Tavern will pour its last drinks on New Year's Eve after a half-century run as one of the city's go-to places for a beer, steak or billiards.