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Published
July 19, 2020

Portland’s East End beach closed over contamination fears

A power outage at the Portland Wastewater Treatment Plant and a backup generator that failed at the same time convinced city officials they should close the beach out of an abundance of caution.
Published
July 19, 2020

Pandemic sidelines Portland’s minor league sports venues

With little prospect of generating large crowds and ticket sales, Hadlock Field, the Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena are doing what they can to offset losses during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
July 19, 2020

Effort to restore Portland’s historic African American meetinghouse sees surge of support

Many have donated recently to the group restoring the historic former Black church building in Portland, but the project needs $1 million more.
Published
July 19, 2020

Vegan Kitchen: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the veganist city of all?

Our very own Portland ranks high in national vegan surveys of all sorts.
Published
July 17, 2020

One Longfellow Square raises $175,000 to stay in business

The nonprofit performing arts and concert venue in Portland has reached its second fundraising goal after the pandemic battered its finances.

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Published
July 17, 2020

South Portland, Portland making headway on energy goals with state help

New moves at the state level, expected to be finalized this year, will pave the way for needed improvement to energy efficiency in both cities.
Published
July 16, 2020

City voters select legislative candidates for November

Voters also overwhelmingly approve the formation of a charter commission and pass the school budget.
Published
July 15, 2020

Portland citizens panel wants more say in evaluating police use of force

The city's Police Citizen Review Subcommittee recommends expanding the type of complaints it evaluates and wants a citizen included during internal reviews of police use-of-force reports.
Published
July 15, 2020

Crockett trending towards another term to represent Portland/Falmouth in Augusta

With no opposition in November, he's likely to win a second term in the general election.
Published
July 14, 2020

Portland voters show strong support for $120 million school budget

Portland Public Schools is still working to identify about $400,000 in reductions after meetings with the district's 4 unions.