Lt. Frank Clark is selected to take over the Portland Police Department.
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Former editor of The Forecaster elected to Maine Press Association Hall of Fame
Marian McCue will be inducted in October, along with Stephen Fay and the late Chris Cousins.
North Yarmouth aims for Wescustogo fundraising boost
A golf tournament scheduled for September has already raised more than $4,000 from sponsors.
Exhibit examines when Peaks Island got its groove
The Fifth Maine Museum takes a look back at the 1970s.
Portland schools strive to give homeless students stability
With a high rate of homeless students, Ocean Avenue Elementary School provides several interventions.
Junior Achievement of Maine leader looks forward to the next level
Michelle Anderson, who has been president of Junior Achievement of Maine for the past four years, recently received a prestigious award from the national organization.
Portland boarding house proposal must clear open-space hurdle
Planners tell Developers Collaborative to provide more green space at 66 State St.
Portland Fire Department lacks suitable ladder truck at busiest station
Chief Keith Gautreau recommends purchasing a used 2011 truck for $520K for use at Bramhall station.
As deadline looms, Portland community works to find housing, support for asylum-seekers
The city and social service providers face an Aug. 15 deadline to move people out of the Portland Exposition Building.
Portland prioritizes use of donations for asylum-seekers
Next month the City Council will vote to use the money to provide housing, and possibly reimburse the city and other groups for services rendered.