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Published
March 6, 2018

Portland fire chief retiring after 27 years with city

David Jackson has been chief for two years and will retire at the end of March.
Published
March 5, 2018

Spending for Portland schools would rise 7.6 percent under proposed budget

Superintendent Xavier Botana says the spending plan he will present to the school board Tuesday would add roughly $240 to the tax bill for the average home in Portland.
Published
March 5, 2018

Portland will broadcast more city meetings over the web

The city announces live streaming of City Council committee meetings will begin Tuesday.
Published
March 5, 2018

What’s happening to the lobster babies? Portland dealer will pay to get an answer

Their numbers are declining in Casco Bay, and Ready Seafood is willing to pay to find out if they're settling in deeper water where scientists hadn't been sampling.
Published
March 4, 2018

Portland ReStore manager has lowdown on used home goods, building materials

The store re-sells donated items from Habitat for Humanity – it's the place where your friend So-and-so scored that amazing stove that one time.

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Published
March 4, 2018

We wrote about taking down a beloved tree, and readers told us they can relate

Trees do talk: That was just one of the many responses to a story about a red maple in a Portland neighborhood.
Published
March 3, 2018

Portland schools allow students to participate in March 14 gun violence walkout

Superintendent Xavier Botana informs families and staffers that older students will be allowed to take part in the nationwide event, regardless of their stands on the issues.
Published
March 2, 2018

Concert review: Subtle Degrees performs intense, complex, 42-minute piece at Space

Two local performers opened the show for the duo from New York.
Published
March 2, 2018

Benjamin Pollard quits Democrats, plans independent bid for U.S. Senate

The decision leaves only one remaining Democratic challenger, Zak Ringelstein, to U.S. Sen. Angus King,
Published
March 2, 2018

Federal judge orders man arrested in Lewiston drug raids held without bail

He says that Richard 'Stitch' Daniels, 52, has an extensive criminal history 'of violence, drug trafficking and failing to comply with conditions of release.'