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Published
July 5, 2017

Work on Portland’s Fort Gorges will start with new mission in mind

The city hopes to make the fort accessible for historical tours, musical and theater performances, and other public events.
Published
July 3, 2017

Cruise ship arrives in Portland with 4 passengers needing medical help

The passengers aboard the Celebrity Summit had unrelated injuries and medical conditions requiring a trip to a hospital.
Published
July 3, 2017

First group of Maine immigrants cut off from aid as a result of 2015 reform

And the 24-month cap is likely to end General Assistance for dozens more asylum seekers over the next 12 months in Portland and other cities.
Published
July 3, 2017

Parking in Portland just got pricier but a new app will soon let you buy more time

The city is about to roll out a mobile app that alerts people when their meter is about to expire and let them pay for another hour online.
Published
July 2, 2017

Lobster marketing campaign draws criticism, converts

The two-year effort to convince chefs to feature new-shell lobster is paying dividends, but also dividing some lobstermen.

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Published
July 2, 2017

Bill Nemitz: Maine singers’ refrain sends message of finding home

A girls chorus made up almost entirely of refugee immigrants is representing Maine at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
Published
June 29, 2017

Former Portland man ruled incompetent to stand trial on drug, assault charges

Ismail Awad, 28, will remain at Riverview Psychiatric Center but will be moved to a different part of the hospital.
Published
June 27, 2017

Kennebunk man sentenced to 2½ years for illegally possessing firearms

Justin Riggall, 37, was prohibited from having guns because of a 2012 domestic violence conviction in Maine.
Published
June 27, 2017

Threatening letter sent to Portland mosque likely came from UK, police say

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland issues a statement of support for the Islamic center after it received the note last week.
Published
June 26, 2017

Developers have some imaginative ideas for city-owned land in Bayside

Portland officials release details of proposals by 9 of 11 developers who are bidding to redevelop about 4 acres that used to house the Public Works Department.