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Published
August 16, 2019

Maine Voices: Portland’s noises are the sounds of a thriving city

Planes, trains, trucks and rock concerts were initially jarring to a couple used to a Kansas farm, but now they take the clamor in their stride.
Published
August 16, 2019

Our View: Portland shelter showcased Maine’s humanity

While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.
Published
August 15, 2019

Peaks Island will go electric to tame golf cart traffic

Responding to complaints, the Portland City Council requires rental companies to ditch noisy gas models for all-electric ones by 2021.
Published
August 15, 2019

Portland tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false returns

Ashraf Eldeknawey, 47, faces up to three years in prison, a $250,000 fine and up to $100,000 in restitution.
Published
August 15, 2019

Wex makes Fortune’s list of fastest-growing public companies

The Portland-based payment-processing technology firm ranked No. 72 on the top 100 list.

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Published
August 15, 2019

Portland shuts emergency shelter as last asylum seekers move out of Expo

Many are relocating to apartments or host homes in communities from Saco to Brunswick.
Published
August 15, 2019

Great Diamond Island residents may try to secede from Portland

Frustrated with the city's treatment of the island, some collect signatures as a first step.
Published
August 15, 2019

Our View: Libraries can reach people in deep need

With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.
Published
August 14, 2019

New England dioceses join reporting system for sexual abuse

Several dioceses in New England are joining an independent system for reporting misconduct or abuse by church leaders.
Published
August 14, 2019

Portland expects to meet deadline for moving migrants out of Expo

The city also hopes to avoid using a temporary overnight shelter in the Salvation Army gym.