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Published
August 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Why did paper ignore Portland’s Greener Cleaner until its demise?

As the owner of Portland’s Greener Cleaner, I am writing in response to your July 29 article on the closing of our business. I cannot help but wonder why, when we opened Portland’s Greener Cleaner 4½ years ago, your newspaper completely ignored us, despite our numerous news releases. Now, I cannot help but notice the […]
Published
August 10, 2016

For now, Portland will not act on zoning complaints against short-term rentals

City Manager Jon Jennings asks the Housing Committee to fast-track a policy to deal with rentals like those offered through online sites such as Airbnb.
Published
August 10, 2016

Cross Insurance Arena reduced losses to $85,000 in last fiscal year

Trustees of the county-owned building hope that the big drop from a $600,000 loss in 2014-15 creates 'momentum' that will lead to a profit this year.
Published
August 9, 2016

Famed Asylum graffiti wall in Portland bites the dust

With a couple of swipes by an excavator's jaws, the famed mural that has adorned the rear wall of the nightclub and concert venue comes tumbling down.
Published
August 8, 2016

WMTW becomes first Portland TV station to add 4 p.m. newscast

Beginning Sept. 6, the ABC affiliate will have 2½ hours of local news from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Published
August 8, 2016

Maine Voices: Fix property tax, build transportation system to make Maine work for Mainers

We must take steps to stimulate stagnant wages and build a sustainable economy across the state.
Published
August 8, 2016

Portland launches campaign to clean up West Bayside

The city is tackling longstanding social problems using police, better lighting, outreach and more to help restore order.
Published
August 5, 2016

Protesters who showcased Constitution at Trump’s Portland rally surprised by gesture’s impact

Images and videos of protesters from the Maine People's Alliance silently holding up pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution were picked up by media nationwide.
Published
August 5, 2016

Portland social worker indicted on charge of sexually assaulting patient

Kelly O'Rourke was arrested earlier on one count of gross sexual assault, under a provision that makes it a felony for a psychiatrist or social worker to have a sexual relationship with a patient.
Published
August 4, 2016

South Portland student who got grief for wearing Trump hat appears front and center at rally

The Maine Republican Party and the Trump campaign arrange for Connor Mullen to sit on stage just feet from the Republican nominee during his speech Thursday.