Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
News
Local, state and national news from the Portland Press Herald
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
Delta Ambulance won’t require paramedics on some emergency calls in central Maine
The regional transport service plans to use EMTs for some calls, but town leaders fear worst case scenarios.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland to weigh putting winter warming center in shelter housing asylum seekers
The city received $400,000 to operate an overnight warming shelter this winter as part of a $2.3 million state grant package to fund a dozen such facilities across 7 Maine counties.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police
Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Authorities identify victims in fatal Portland apartment fire
The fire may have started on the second-floor porch, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Douro restaurant to open in Portland in October
The Portuguese seafood eatery is a sister operation to Twelve and Evo.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
Brunswick breaks ground on medical tech facility expansion
Swedish company Mölnlycke Health Care is expanding its Brunswick Landing facility by nearly 80,000 square feet.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cyclists finish cross-country trek to Portland, 2 months and 4,100 miles later
The group of friends from across the country left from Washington state in July and reached the end of their long but rewarding journey in Maine this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Saco students promote kindness and community during day of service
Inspired by the book “Yellow,” about positivity and kindness, Young School students participate in a day focused on service at their school.