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Published
September 21, 2018

Portland interim fire chief given permanent position

Keith Gautreau has been with the department for 23 years and has been interim chief since April.
Published
September 20, 2018

Preble Street’s plan to scale back hours at day shelter in Bayside worries its users and its neighbors

Facing rising costs and less public funding, the agency makes a decision that could exacerbate the needs of the homeless and undermine efforts to reduce disorderly behavior in the area.
Published
September 20, 2018

Ready Seafood gets final permit for Maine’s largest lobster processing operation

The company looks to break ground Oct. 1 on the $10 million facility in Saco, with plans to hire as many as 50 more employees to help handle as much as 100,000 pounds of lobster a day.
Published
September 20, 2018

Maine Italian sandwich covers 160 feet of Monument Square

The spectacle is intended to draw attention to the opening event of this year's Harvest on the Harbor event in October.
Published
September 20, 2018

Crash on I-295 in Portland caused delays during morning commute

Maine State Police were responded to a single car crash at 7:45 a.m.

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Published
September 19, 2018

Portland officials aim to strengthen city’s finances by expanding its tax-shelter programs

Adding to its Tax Increment Financing districts in areas of vibrant economic development could provide millions for public projects and shield the city from more cutbacks in state aid.
Published
September 19, 2018

Mobile dental office coming to Portland to provide free service to veterans

Aspen Dental is bringing the rolling dentist office to Portland on Thursday and setting up appointments with veterans who don't have access to dental care.
Published
September 19, 2018

East meets Down East at Maine-themed restaurant in Japan

Cabot Cove restaurant, named after the fictional setting of 'Murder, She Wrote,' is introducing diners 6,000 miles away to classic Maine foods, from maple syrup to clam chowder.
Published
September 19, 2018

Two Maine mayors urge Congress to reject effort to undo local pesticide restrictions

The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities.
Published
September 18, 2018

Portland panel endorses sale of city-owned plot to local biotech firm

The City Council's Economic Development Committee recommends selling a parcel in the Portland Technology Park to Capricorn Products, which has expansion plans.