Portland council votes to put $125.2 million school budget on June ballot

The councilors voted 7-2 to approve the total budget after an amendment seeking to reduce the amount to be raised from taxes failed 5-4.

Portland Charter Commission candidates in District 1 differ on strong mayor

Three candidates running to represent District 1 on the commission appear to have distinct approaches to the year-long process of reviewing and recommending any changes to the structure of city government.

Power restored after blown transformer cuts service in Portland, Falmouth

About 6,900 customers in Portland lost power Monday afternoon.

Portland Meetings: May 12-19

Hospital receives grant to aid New Mainers in workforce

Portland police investigate string of catalytic converter thefts

Portland Public Health opens vaccine clinic on India Street

Project to reconstruct Somerset Street in Portland begins next week

Meet the at-large candidates for Portland’s charter commission

Ten candidates are seeking four at-large seats on the Portland Charter Commission, which will review and recommend changes to the basic form of government in Maine's largest city.

Pandemic-fueled real estate boom threatens property tax hikes as much as 30% for Maine homeowners

Long-delayed revaluations promise to shift some tax responsibility from business to residential property owners; one South Portland woman is considering selling her plasma to cover the costs.