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Published
August 15, 2016

Clock restoration signals changing times for Portland’s Woodfords Corner

The restoration of the Odd Fellows Building clock marks the beginning of more sweeping change in the busy area.
Published
August 14, 2016

How do cruise ships stack up in environmental impact?

Portland is set to see its biggest cruise ship ever this month. And carbon footprint-wise (and counterintuitively) bigger may be better.
Published
August 14, 2016

Greg Rogers is a grower who rises to challenges

The Portland gardener dedicates himself to growing produce for the hungry and to volunteering for Garbage to Garden.
Published
August 14, 2016

Maine Voices: Scams taking the elderly for millions

Magazines and pamphlets make outrageous claims for products they vow will relieve pain and cure all manner of medical ills.
Published
August 13, 2016

Port City Post: There’s room in feminism for dudes, but not for jargon

A conversation with an analytical Facebook friend named Dan leads me to craft a definition shaped by personal experiences.
Published
August 12, 2016

USM police called to Glickman Library after student reports racial slur

The man allegedly also told the female student to 'go back to your country.'
Published
August 12, 2016

Six of 18 arrested during July protest waive arraignment

The protesters, who blocked a busy section of Commercial Street on July 15, are due back in court in October.
Published
August 11, 2016

Fans of Portland park take dim view of condo project planned on Munjoy Hill

Residents hope to negotiate changes with the developer of a complex on Sheridan Street that would block scenic views from Fort Sumner Park.
Published
August 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Why did paper ignore Portland’s Greener Cleaner until its demise?

As the owner of Portland’s Greener Cleaner, I am writing in response to your July 29 article on the closing of our business. I cannot help but wonder why, when we opened Portland’s Greener Cleaner 4½ years ago, your newspaper completely ignored us, despite our numerous news releases. Now, I cannot help but notice the […]
Published
August 10, 2016

For now, Portland will not act on zoning complaints against short-term rentals

City Manager Jon Jennings asks the Housing Committee to fast-track a policy to deal with rentals like those offered through online sites such as Airbnb.