Two public works employees felt a “stinging in their throat” after they were exposed to the substance, a police spokesman said.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland school closings to be posted on Facebook
Announcements of storm-related closings or late starts are usually made by 5:30 a.m.
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Rivers running high after heavy rain
Much of the state remains under a flood warning as the storm slowly pulls away into eastern Canada.
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Change of the parking meters
Next summer Portland will test 100 ‘pay and display’ meters that do everything but park your car for you.
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Police find busy night at closed strip club
The disco lights and music were on, but a lawyer for Dreamers Cabaret says repairs were being done.
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If at first you don’t secede … Peaks Islanders wonder if they should try, try again
An effort to break away four years ago failed, and some people say relations with the city have soured since then.
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Portland Mayor Nick Mavodones wants citizens’ feedback
He says at his swearing-in ceremony that he wants a report to guide the city council.
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Solution proposed for city’s poor drainage
Adapting Portland sewers to handle rain overflows could save millions.
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Portland City Clerk to resign
Linda Cohen says she will resign in a little more than a month.
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Troubled Bayside student housing complex to be sold
KeyBank says it is talking with parties interested in the 100-unit building.