A violent overnight at Occupy Maine site

Two arrests and a summons mar the protest; city officials say they want to meet with organizers about it Monday.

Electronics on the fritz? Could be smart meters

The new meters have been interfering with customers’ household devices, CMP says.

City school officials must either renovate or build new central kitchen

Portland’s superintendent says a decision should be made in the next few months.

George Mitchell: Partisanship ‘worse than it’s ever been’

The former senator and envoy says it will likely take a major scandal to trigger a change.

Saco group fighting to save fire station

A city councilor proposes demolishing the old downtown building, which is sitting empty.

Saco group, city fighting over fire station’s fate

On Monday, the City Council plans to discuss reusing or selling the old downtown building, which is sitting empty.

Veterans Day 2011: We just want to say …

… Thank you, veterans. That’s the message from speakers at the city’s annual parade.

Joining forces to give others a home

Veterans and active-duty military personnel pitch in to help build three houses in Freeport with Habitat for Humanity.

Parade, ceremony mark Veterans Day in Portland

PORTLAND – About 150 marchers and spectators gathered in front of City Hall for a ceremony honoring veterans this morning.

The event followed a parade on Congress Street from Longfellow Square, with veterans’ groups, military units and a police honor guard marching on a grey, chilly morning.

Vote results almost final for Casco Bay Lines board

Unofficial winners have been determined for two Casco Bay Lines trustees’ seats, but a third is still undecided.