Protests surge in city

Three vie to represent West End, St. John/Valley sections of city

Democrats Michael Flaherty, Charles Skold and Barb Wood are seeking the Democratic nomination to run for House District 38.

USM archive showcases community signs of support

An online exhibit has images of hundreds of local signs thanking front line workers, honoring graduates and teachers and showing support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Some city offices to reopen next week

PORTLAND — City Hall remains closed to the public this week, but beginning June 8, the some offices will reopen for specific city business. The treasury office will be open by appointment only for auto and boat registration and excise and property tax payments. The city clerk’s office will process birth, death and marriage certificates […]

Health organization gets $246,000 grant for telehealth services

PORTLAND — Greater Portland Health has been awarded $246,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to support telehealth services for COVID-19 treatment as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security  Act. Greater Portland Health, which operates five facilities in Portland and South Portland as well as clinics in Portland high schools, will use this […]

End of year looks a little different for Portland students

PORTLAND — The 2019-2020 school year wrapped up early for most Portland Public Schools students. The year was suppose to end June 12, but ended May 29 for most students. Between now and June 12, instruction will be focused on students who need additional support to close out the school year. “Schools will transition to […]

Maine Bicentennial: Portland

In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.

With bad tick year forecast, new solution will keep them at bay, creator says

This year ticks bearing disease will be out in force, experts say, and the owner of Wildwood Medicine says his leg wraps can repel them.

Memorial Day tribute

American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post No. 17 honors veterans with graveside flags at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.

Detour needed for Deering’s Corner roundabout utility work

PORTLAND — Utility work as part of the Deering’s Corner roundabout project will begin Wednesday, May 27, at the intersection of Deering and Brighton avenues and Falmouth Street. Both legs of Falmouth Street at the intersection and the north leg of Deering Avenue will be closed. All traffic to and from the intersection from these […]