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Published
March 20, 2023

Police suspect recent Portland burglaries linked to similar cases across Northeast

A group of out-of-state travelers may be behind two Portland burglaries last week, along with 'many more' similar cases in New England and New York, police said.
Published
March 17, 2023

Portland police ask community to be on lookout for suspected burglars

Police say it appears that a small group of men posing as delivery drivers appear to be targeting the homes of Asian families.
Published
March 17, 2023

Portland police searching for discarded handgun on Warren Avenue

Police said they were called to a report of a disturbance around 2:40 a.m. Friday. There was no shooting, but police believe a gun was discarded somewhere in the area.
Published
March 7, 2023

Portland police seeing significant uptick in drug overdoses

Portland police said there have been 11 fatal overdoses in the city – including 3 in the past 5 days – since the beginning of the year.
Published
February 25, 2023

Portland’s staff shortages drain morale, overtime budgets

Among its 1,481 positions, the city has 253 vacancies, a number that can be felt in day-to-day operations across many departments. And just like any business, the municipality is struggling.
Published
February 23, 2023

Beloved bookstore burglarized in downtown Portland

An unspecified amount of money was taken from Longfellow Books while the store was closed between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Published
February 22, 2023

Portland launches search for new police chief

A job posting went live Wednesday and an initial review of applications is planned for March 20.
Published
February 22, 2023

Former Portland burrito shop owner was fatally stabbed, court records say

Residents of the apartment building at 263 Cumberland Ave. said they called 911 after they heard fighting and cries for help.
Published
February 21, 2023

Portland police make arrest in death of woman whose body was found on street

Police arrested Frederick Johnson, 45, on Tuesday in the death of 23-year-old Bethany Kelley in November.
Published
February 21, 2023

Man facing murder charge in death on Cumberland Avenue held without bail

Jonathan Alas, 27, was still in the hospital Tuesday during his first appearance in Friday's death of 58-year-old Christopher Godin.