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Published
May 19, 2017

Ruling expected next week in case against Black Lives Matter protesters

A judge will decide whether the 17 people who were arrested at a protest last summer in Portland have met the terms of their plea agreement or should be tried on criminal charges.
Published
May 18, 2017

Portland, state officials back raising height limits for cold storage facility

But residents of Portland's West End tell the Planning Board that the warehouse doesn't need to be so tall to be profitable.
Published
May 18, 2017

For first workers on Portland Opportunity Crew, a hot, dirty job sure beats panhandling

The city-run pilot program begins with two men who say they are grateful for the minimum-wage jobs.
Published
May 17, 2017

Congress Street on Munjoy Hill reopened after chemical spill

Portland officials say about 25 gallons of a chemical used in spray foam insulation spilled on the street Wednesday morning.
Published
May 16, 2017

Judge refuses to lower bail for man facing tax evasion charges

Theodore Thomes, 58, formerly of Windham, can't assist in his own defense if he doesn't have hip replacement surgery, his attorney says.

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Published
May 16, 2017

Portland Mayor Strimling says he may veto budget over council’s vote to cut his assistant

It would be the first use of the mayor's veto power since the position was created in 2010.
Published
May 16, 2017

Third man sentenced to prison for fatal beating in Portland

Abil Teshome, 25, will serve 12½ years for his role in the 2015 killing of Freddy Akoa.
Published
May 15, 2017

After emotional debate, Portland council eliminates position for mayor’s assistant

Councilors vote 6-3 to drop the job in the next fiscal-year budget, saying it has upset constituents and impeded council-mayor collaboration.
Published
May 15, 2017

‘Lascaux’ creates suspense around the discovery of cave paintings

The play is having its world premiere run at Pie Man Theatre.
Published
May 15, 2017

Maine and Portland officials rally to increase building heights on waterfront

A controversial proposal to allow taller buildings is called a requirement for a cold storage warehouse on western Commercial Street.