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Published
September 28, 2022

Question 5 seeks to remove City Council vote from school budget process

Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
Published
September 27, 2022

Portland Meetings: Sept. 28-Oct. 5
Published
September 26, 2022

Four open seats on Peaks Island Council draw only one write-in candidate

The council chair said it's not unusual to fill seats by appointment rather than in the November election, and the lack of candidates shouldn't discourage voters from supporting a proposal to codify the council.
Published
September 26, 2022

Suspect in Old Port shooting was out on bail for drug charges

Witnesses told police that Tyreese Vargas, 19, was involved in an argument inside The Drink Exchange before he allegedly shot two people on Wharf Street after the bar closed.
Published
September 26, 2022

Pair of Portland referendums offer competing proposals for regulating short-term rentals

Question A seeks to ban corporate and non-local operators from registering short-term rentals, while Question B would reduce the number of short-term rentals and increase fines and fees.
Published
September 26, 2022

Clock is ticking for future of Maine’s largest public company

Covetrus could be sold and taken private if shareholders approve a $4 billion deal on Oct. 11.
Published
September 26, 2022

Maine writers turn page on new festival

The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
Published
September 25, 2022

In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Published
September 24, 2022

Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates

The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it's to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
Published
September 23, 2022

Police make arrest in Old Port shooting that seriously injured 2 people

Tyreese Vargas is charged with attempted murder, two counts of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm and two counts of violating conditions of release.