Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee accepting written comments

Portland firefighters get grant for training, PPE

Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others

The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.

Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of Maine’s crime analysts

To ensure justice for others, they deal with disturbing evidence of the ugliest crimes our state sees.

Falmouth told to close fire station, hire more firefighters

A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.

Falmouth businesses evacuated due to power issues

So. Portland bids farewell to retiring chief, welcomes new top cop

A former Massachusetts police chief is sworn-in Jan. 13, while Ed Googins caps a 25-year career in local law enforcement.

Long-time Falmouth school resource officer retires

Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town's schools.

Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall

The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.

Cape adds two positions to fire & rescue roster

The change also required adding two bedrooms at Town Center Station.