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Published
May 16, 2020

‘If there was a good way to go, this was it’: Portland native chose his fate under new law

Ronald Deprez, who was 75 and living with a degenerative illness, became one of the first to end his life under Maine's Death With Dignity Act.
Published
May 15, 2020

Portland lab lands first conditional marijuana testing license

Nova Analytics plans to open its lab on Milliken Street in July, pending local and final state approvals.
Published
May 14, 2020

Police warn residents after black bear roams Portland neighborhood

It was spotted Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in Riverton, prompting police to remind residents to steer clear if they see one and remove sources of food.
Published
May 14, 2020

Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19

Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.
Published
May 13, 2020

Maine Bicentennial: Portland

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Published
May 12, 2020

Portland police officer taken to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl

White powder in a folded napkin blew into the officer's face during a traffic stop Monday, resulting in a dose of Narcan and a trip to Maine Med.
Published
May 12, 2020

Wex sued in UK court for canceling $1.7 billion acquisition

The Portland-based company had agreed to purchase two travel payment firms for $1.7 billion, but backed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
May 12, 2020

Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail

The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.
Published
May 12, 2020

Portland Public Library keeps in touch with patrons, works on re-opening

The library has been closed since mid-March, but has been offering its books and programming virtually.
Published
May 12, 2020

Portland Meetings: May 13-20

Editor's note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.