Bernie Sanders supporters march in downtown Portland

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Published
May 5, 2016

Bernie Sanders supporters march in downtown Portland

The 'We Love Bernie March' and rally comes a day before Maine Democrats gather in Portland for the state party convention.
Published
May 5, 2016

Letter to the editor: Closing India Street clinic in Portland would be step backward

Before retiring in 2005, I worked in California toward ensuring access to medical care for people living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS advocates throughout the country were in awe of Maine for its rapid and compassionate response, which did, in fact, ensure access through the state and, in Portland, local action. The move to close the India […]
Published
May 5, 2016

Letter to the editor: Better signage needed to draw visitors to Portland’s Circus of Maine

We have just returned from a most entertaining event put on by Circus of Maine: their Spring Fling Cabaret, held at their headquarters on Thompson’s Point. I have driven past Thompson’s Point, headed south on Interstate 295, hundreds of times. So of course I thought I knew exactly how to get there. Wrong. We found […]
Published
May 4, 2016

Pirates’ faithful lament their team’s move to Massachusetts

Fans express shock and anger over club's departure, especially after taxpayers paid millions to renovate the Cross Insurance Arena.
Published
May 3, 2016

Second Portland superintendent candidate speaks at forum

Teresa A. Lance fields many of the same questions as her competitor for the job, including whether she plans to stay in the district for more than a few years.
Published
May 2, 2016

Residents pressure Portland council to keep city health clinic open

Advocates for the India Street Public Health Center pack a budget hearing, urging councilors to take more time to study the transfer of services to a nonprofit that City Manager Jon Jennings has proposed in his budget.
Published
May 2, 2016

Cruise ship visits to Maine this season expected to top 2015

A trade group expects 377 ship visits carrying 283,000 passengers, including a record 106,000 in Portland.
Published
May 2, 2016

Lawyers to provide free aid at Portland Public Library

The Law Day event, which is happening statewide this week, will be held at the library's downtown Portland location from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Published
May 2, 2016

Portland residents meeting 2 finalists for school superintendent

Xavier Botana speaks Monday at Casco Bay High School. On Tuesday, Teresa A. Lance will meet residents at King Middle School.
Published
May 1, 2016

Movie scenes for ‘The Witch Files’ to be shot Monday at Miss Portland Diner

The film crew will begin setting up around 2:30 p.m. at the restaurant on Marginal Way and filming will last through the evening.