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Published
February 24, 2022

As nurses call attention to emergency room violence, Maine Medical Center steps up support

Nurses and hospital officials say the emergency department is facing more pressures from a growing number of patients with mental illnesses, some of whom can be violent.
Published
February 22, 2022

Portland to consider repealing development restrictions in Munjoy Hill overlay district

The planning board voted 7-0 Tuesday to recommend repealing measures adopted in 2018 to address development concerns in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods.
Published
February 22, 2022

Community rallies around 22 residents displaced by fast-moving fire on Munjoy Hill

The blaze Jan. 29 on North Street destroyed two townhouses and left others temporarily uninhabitable. Portland's deputy fire chief says, ‘Those people literally had seconds to get out.’
Published
February 20, 2022

Book review: At the turn of the century, an Irish immigrant family scratches out a living on Munjoy Hill

History and political science professor Michael Connolly has written his first novel, and it's a gem.
Published
February 19, 2022

Hundreds turn out for Carnaval ME on the Eastern Prom

Because of the unseasonably warm weather on Friday, truckloads of snow had to be hauled in for Saturday's snowboarding and skiing exhibition at the winter celebration.

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Published
February 18, 2022

Portland Meetings: Feb. 23-March 2
Published
February 17, 2022

Known for nurturing others, Portland woman died alone in the cold

Mary Odano, who came to America as a refugee from what is now South Sudan, was reported missing this month and found a week later outside her apartment building, dead from hypothermia.
Published
February 16, 2022

Portland council supports license conditions in response to Bayside residents’ noise concerns

City councilors say they prefer to look at putting conditions on individual licenses rather than amending ordinances.
Published
February 15, 2022

New owner of Gather in Yarmouth plans to keep ‘cozy neighborhood’ vibe

Krista Cole, who also owns Sur Lie in Portland, will continue to offer dishes made with local ingredients.
Published
February 14, 2022

Portland charter commission advised to consider local context for leadership models

There's no clear answer as to how the balance of power between the mayor and city manager should be divided, but trade-offs come with each, a panel of experts told the commission Monday.