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Portland anti-Trump protesters loud, but all passionate, law-abiding

by Noel K. Gallagher August 4, 2016November 30, 2016

The candidate’s supporters and detractors clash verbally outside Merrill Auditorium, while inside some critics try to disrupt his speech.

Local & State, News, Politics

Trump draws supporters, protesters as he courts Maine voters at campaign rally in Portland

by Randy Billings August 4, 2016December 15, 2017

The Republican candidate pledges to address terrorism and the dangers of immigration, alleging crimes by the state’s Somali refugees, and mostly stays on message in a packed Merrill Auditorium.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: To fathom tourists’ impact on Peaks Island, imagine so many on Munjoy Hill

by Margaret Hasna Kelsey Special to the Press Herald July 14, 2016November 30, 2016

It’s time to hold a public hearing to air concerns about public safety staffing and ferry access.

Local & State, News

Hundreds come together in Portland to commit to peace in wake of national violence

by Kelley Bouchard July 12, 2016November 30, 2016

At Green Memorial AME Zion Church, community leaders appeal for turning the tragedies of police-involved shootings into unity and progress.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: It’s time for Portland to assume a leadership role on solar energy

by Elizabeth Parsons Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2016June 30, 2016

Our officials should forge ahead on a solar plan, starting with the Ocean Avenue landfill project.

Business, Local & State, News

Few object after Portland parking company switches to ‘tickets’ and less ‘booting’

by Randy Billings June 3, 2016November 30, 2016

City and business officials say it’s more driver-friendly, although the practice has been criticized elsewhere and one person thinks it’s still ‘predatory.’

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: Who is really leading Portland, and where are the power lines drawn?

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016

In the charter, the mayor is the policy leader, but our elected councilors appear to be following the city manager’s lead when it comes to the India Street clinic.

Local & State, News

Norovirus sickens 260 on first cruise ship to dock in Portland this season

by Dennis Hoey and Beth Quimby May 8, 2016November 30, 2016

Many had recovered from the highly contagious intestinal illness and only six were quarantined in their rooms Sunday aboard the Balmoral, which has now left Portland.