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Published
September 17, 2022

From dawn to dusk, a day in Deering Oaks Park

Portland is struggling to balance the many uses of one of its oldest and largest parks.
Published
September 16, 2022

Confession weaves tangled story together in Woodford Street shooting

Police focused on Thomas MacDonald, 44, of Westbrook, who they say eventually confessed he was there when Damion Butterfield, 23, allegedly shot and killed Derald Coffin in April on Woodford Street.
Published
September 16, 2022

Investigation into Old Port shooting that left 2 people wounded continues

Portland police have provided few details about the Monday morning shooting that left 2 people with serious injuries.
Published
September 16, 2022

Electrical repairs at Franklin Towers are done, but inspections are needed before power is fully restored

The Portland Housing Authority is not offering a new timeline for when residents on the upper floors will be able to use their stoves or air conditioners.
Published
September 16, 2022

Portland estimates cost of charter proposals and citizen initiatives at over $6.5 million

A fiscal impact note prepared by city staff puts cost of the charter commission proposals at $1 million and the citizen initiatives at more than $5.5 million.

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Published
September 15, 2022

Power at Franklin Towers expected to be fully restored by Friday

Residents of the upper floors of the Portland building have been without full power since a thunderstorm on Aug. 26.
Published
September 15, 2022

Maine Med, nurses reach contract agreement with 15% wage increases over 3 years

The tentative agreement will be voted on next week and is the first contract negotiated by the nurses union since it was formed last year.
Published
September 13, 2022

Portland restaurant workers rally to oppose proposal eliminating tip credit

Servers, bartenders and others at the event Tuesday voiced opposition to Question D, saying it will lead to reduced tips, increased automation and could force some restaurants to close.
Published
September 13, 2022

With Kate Snyder stepping aside, who will run for Portland mayor?

The election is still more than a year away and some potential candidates, including former Mayor Ethan Strimling and school board Chair Emily Figdor, said that right now they're focused on other work.
Published
September 13, 2022

Portland restaurant acknowledges misinformation about lobster sales

J's Oyster says it wanted to generate discussion about Seafood Watch's red-listing of lobster when it relied on outdated information to call for a boycott of Whole Foods.