Cheverus drops controversial plan to use pesticide despite Portland’s approval

Not long after receiving a waiver to use a synthetic pesticide on its athletic fields, the high school withdrew its appeal Thursday amid criticism from residents.

Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds

The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.

Portland mayor, city councilors denounce violence against police

Their statement comes after shots were fired into the police parking garage late Sunday night and officers were targeted by fireworks in Kennedy Park.

Our View: More federal aid needed to prevent widespread evictions

The steps taken so far have largely worked, but that help will come to an end soon unless Congress acts to support tenants and landlords.

Waynflete alumnus singled out for far-reaching community service

Charlie Miller, a member of the Waynflete Class of 1965, was named the 2020 Klingenstein Award winner.

Local gadget-maker takes a crack at a better face mask

The founder of Portland-based Zootility Tools has come up with a design that requires no sewing, no elastic and no wires, and says glasses won't fog up because the mask fits so snugly.

Lorraine Moreau, 87, longtime bookkeeper at Portland service station

Mrs. Moreau worked for 45 years at Hamilton Service Station, which her father founded.

City hires new public health director

Public input sought for Peaks Island ferry study

Portland names new public health director

Bob Fowler, who has been the director of Milestone Recovery, will take over the role next month.