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City of portland

Published
June 13, 2023

Portland’s interim police chief announces departure

Chief F. Heath Gorham will retire from the force at the end of the month after more than 20 years with the department and about 18 months as interim chief.
Published
June 12, 2023

Portland councilors approve contract to provide services at asylum seekers’ shelter

The contract was approved 8-1 for a 180-bed shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway.
Published
June 11, 2023

Live music, parade and ideal weather draw thousands to waterfront festival in Portland

Organizers of the Resurgam Music and Arts Festival are thrilled by the turnout in the event's first year at Ocean Gateway.
Published
June 5, 2023

New study says Maine courts need more staff to reduce a rising case backlog

The study by the National Center for State Courts recommends that the Legislature consider providing funding for 9 additional judges and 53 more court clerks.
Published
May 14, 2023

Road leading to Portland Jetport reopens following car crash

The road was closed for a few hours Sunday afternoon after a wreck that sent two people to the hospital

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Published
May 9, 2023

Man wounded by shooter in Portland Tuesday night

The suspect was still at large after the shooting on Congress Street around 8:30 p.m. and the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Published
May 9, 2023

Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools

The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
Published
May 4, 2023

Emergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland

The group will consist not only of city officials and community service providers, but also people from the Bayside Trail encampment that has raised safety concerns.
Published
April 25, 2023

USM grad returns to Maine as conductor on national tour of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Jonathan Marro discovered his love for musical theater as a student at the Osher School of Music.
Published
April 12, 2023

Traffic stop in Portland leads to seizure of large amount of fentanyl

Portland police arrest one man on trafficking charges and also confiscate other drugs and cash.