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Published
August 24, 2022

‘Enough is Enough’ campaign launches to fight all 14 Portland referendum questions

Former city councilor Nick Mavodones, one of the group's leaders, says 'trying to govern the city through referendum I think is a bad idea.'
Published
August 21, 2022

With a little help, blind tourist fulfills his sense of adventure

Ian Perrault, 38, enjoys traveling solo around the country. When he put out a request on Facebook for a friend to show him around Portland, a local couple jumped at the chance.
Published
August 21, 2022

In moments, tenants at a Portland apartment complex saw their housing stability go up in smoke

Renters displaced by a recent fire on Grant Street find themselves caught between their personal crises and the broader housing crisis.
Published
August 21, 2022

Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless

'Facility fees' – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.
Published
August 20, 2022

Maine sees a spike in youth golfers: ‘It’s really not a high-class sport anymore’

Youth on Course, a program that allows junior golfers to play a round for just $5, is helping to attract kids to the sport.

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Published
August 19, 2022

Portland launches search for first diversity, equity and inclusion director

The position is newly funded in the city budget approved in June and follows recommendations from the Racial Equity Steering Committee last year.
Published
August 19, 2022

Long-awaited cold storage warehouse to break ground Monday

Work on the massive refrigerated building at Maine's lone shipping container terminal finally gets underway after 7 years of planning and false starts.
Published
August 19, 2022

Thomas College announces online tuition discount for Portland municipal workers

The agreement with the city of Portland is the latest announced by the college as it secures similar arrangements with other large Maine employers.
Published
August 19, 2022

Portland Meetings: Aug. 24-31
Published
August 18, 2022

Maine Med nurses vote overwhelmingly to retain their union

Union leaders said the resounding 1,108-to-387 victory affirmed their support among nurses and left them eager to get back to the bargaining table for their first contract since forming the union in April 2021.