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Published
January 23, 2021

Police seek man who left suspicious package near Portland Museum of Art

The package – made up of feathers surrounded by a box along with a spray-painted message – prompted police to cordon off Congress Square for more than three hours Saturday afternoon.
Published
January 23, 2021

Pedestrians attack motorist with Vermont plates

Two Portland residents allegedly harassed and assaulted a Vermont man near Longfellow Square, saying he shouldn't be in Maine.
Published
January 22, 2021

Portland stands by strict rules for needle exchange despite warnings of higher risk

The city's health and human services director says the program has maintained access to clean syringes without relaxing its exchange rules, but public health experts say the more restrictive approach can put people at risk during the pandemic.
Published
January 21, 2021

Rechargeable battery causes fire at Portland recycling facility

Chemicals from an improperly discarded lithium ion battery apparently ignited materials at the single-sort recycling facility, a spokesman for ecomaine said.
Published
January 21, 2021

Pandemic creates winners and losers in Maine’s commercial real estate market

Grocery and home improvement stores, as well as industrial spaces, are booming, but many restaurants have closed and new office development has ground to a halt.

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Published
January 20, 2021

Portland council holds private meeting with attorney over needle exchange rules

The vote to meet behind closed doors was unanimous despite objections by the Press Herald that the council had not provided a sufficient reason.
Published
January 20, 2021

Defend Our Health calls for stricter guidelines when testing for PFAS; criticizes state approach

Patrick MacRoy, deputy director for Defend Our Health, joins other health advocates in calling upon the state to implement stricter and more thorough guidelines when it comes to testing water, food products and sludge for forever chemicals.
Published
January 20, 2021

Brunswick superintendents says small size allows district to administer ELL test

The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.
Published
January 20, 2021

Back-to-office plans vary widely among Portland-area employers

A survey of more than 160 companies in Greater Portland showed that a majority of firms don't know when their workers will return to the office.
Published
January 19, 2021

Portland manager wants to seek developer to build shelter near Westbrook line

City Manager Jon Jennings said in a memo to councilors that absent federal or state funding, he'd like to partner with a private developer and lease the building when it's done.