For just the third time in six years, a developer will be required to purchase “air rights” from the city of Portland in order to complete a construction project. Developers of the upscale Verdante condominium project along Franklin Street have applied for a license agreement that would permit them to build bay windows that jut […]

LEWISTON — Ten families, most of them originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, are moving from the temporary shelter of the Portland Expo to permanent homes in Lewiston. The families began moving last week into privately owned apartments scattered around the downtown and Little Canada. On Friday, the Congolese Community of Maine, a Portland-based […]

Two men have been charged in connection with Thursday’s discovery of methamphetamine materials inside a car on Somerset Street in Portland. Shane Maloney, 28, of Portland, and Jeffrey Makela, 33, of Standish, were each charged with operating a methamphetamine laboratory using a motor vehicle, a Class B felony punishable by up to 10 years in […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from June 27 to July 25, 2019: • Edward Sousa, 77, of Kennebunkport, was issued a summons for criminal threatening after officers responded to a disturbance on Community House Road. He is scheduled to appear at the Biddeford District Court on […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break was best while they focus on “themselves and careers.” Cyrus and Hemsworth, who starred in “The Hunger Games” films, have been an on-and-off again couple […]

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — More than 100 people marched through the Texas border city of El Paso on Saturday, denouncing racism and calling for stronger gun laws one week after 22 people were killed in a mass shooting that authorities say was carried out by a man targeting Mexicans. Chanting “gun reform now,” ″ […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks stumbled Friday as worries flared yet again that President Donald Trump’s trade war with China may be worsening. It was a fitting end to a wild week where markets zoomed down, up and down again as investors recalibrated by the minute how much the tensions will hurt the global economy. […]

BIDDEFORD — Visitors to the Green and Yellow designated lots in downtown Biddeford had to locate another place to park on Friday because of pavement grinding and other construction work to reconfigure the area and city officials expect it will be that way through the middle of next week. Last month, Biddeford took steps to reconfigure […]

SACO — William “Bill” Doyle has thrown his hat in the ring for the candidacy of Saco Mayor. Doyle, who is serving his second term as city councilor for Ward 3, said he’s committed to fair and proactive leadership for the citizens of Saco. Doyle lives with his partner, Amber, and stepson. He was raised […]

SANFORD – Without comment, the Sanford City Council on Aug. 6 approved a one-year contract with the Sanford Police Association that addresses wages and benefits, with a view to negotiating a three-year contract addressing other matters next year. The one-year police agreement outlines an 8 percent pay increase – which City Manager Steve Buck noted […]