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Published
August 14, 2023

Work won’t resume on Congress Square redesign until next year

The timeline for the redesign of the park and nearby intersection is unclear as the project has been held up by delays and challenges since work started in the spring of 2022.
Published
August 11, 2023

City plans to contract with 2 hotels to house asylum seekers remaining at Portland Expo

The plans were announced with the Wednesday deadline for closing the Expo approaching and 192 people still living there.
Published
August 9, 2023

As deadline to close Portland Expo shelter looms, about 200 asylum seekers still need housing

The city says it is working to connect the remaining asylum seekers at the Expo with other housing ahead of an Aug. 16 deadline.
Published
August 9, 2023

The Wrap: The Continental and The Clam Bar open in Portland

Wolfpeach in Camden closes, Vena's Fizz House tacks and Vintage Maine gets a surprise visit.
Published
August 7, 2023

Instead of sweeping homeless encampments, Portland is trying a new housing-focused approach

The Encampment Crisis Response Team has a goal of clearing the Fore River Parkway Trail by Sept. 6 by offering everyone there shelter or housing. With one month to go, dozens of people are still on the trail.

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Published
August 6, 2023

National Weather Service warns of possible flash flooding in Maine starting Monday

Multiple rounds of storms packing heavy rain could trigger flash flooding Monday night into Tuesday.
Published
August 4, 2023

Weather delays reopening of Baxter Boulevard

Final paving on the section of road between Vannah Avenue and Payson Park is now expected to take place at the end of August.
Published
July 31, 2023

City Councilor Pious Ali joins growing field in Portland mayoral race

He is one of 5 running to replace Mayor Kate Snyder, who is not seeking reelection.
Published
July 27, 2023

A concrete idea: Sculptor arranges 5,000 blocks by hand at Thompson’s Point

Portland artist Aaron Stephan has been making concrete blocks for years, and for about a week, he's realized an idea he had for them.
Published
July 26, 2023

Portland tests out changes at busy downtown intersection

The five-way intersection at Center, Fore, Pleasant and York streets has undergone a temporary revamp in an effort to make it more safe for pedestrians.