The hearing was only the second time since 2014 that the police department has recommended not renewing a liquor license.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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String of commercial burglaries reported in Portland
Police said burglars broke into 5 businesses and stole cash and copper.
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Portland’s city arborist reflects on 34 years of service
Jeff Tarling plans to retire at the end of the month from his job overseeing forestry and horticulture for the city of Portland.
Posted inLocal & State
Is Portland’s rent control ordinance working?
Two years after its passage, proponents say rent control is helping prevent large increases. Critics say the rules are confusing and have been a challenge for landlords.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Panel recommends increases in funding, benefits to boost EMS in Maine
A report from the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services calls for more than $70 million in state funding per year.
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Cumberland County police investigating vandalism, theft crime spree
They anticipate charging several young people in connection with more than 50 crimes across a half-dozen communities.
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Police identify two killed in Bangor murder-suicide
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Ariah Jacques, 24, was shot in a homicide and John Neff, 57, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
$1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Lebanon, Maine
The York County town was abuzz Saturday with excitement and speculation about who hit the jackpot.
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More than 2 months after Portland man’s disappearance, family still desperate for answers
The investigation into the disappearance of Samuel Mugisha, 21, is ongoing, according to police, while his family is growing more worried about where he might be.
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Portland plans to start advertising for city manager job next week
The top job at City Hall has been vacant for more than a year, in large part due to a proposal that would have significantly changed the duties of the city manager and mayor.