The National Weather Service office in Gray reported that the temperature hit 54 degrees at the Portland International Jetport – exactly 20 degrees above the historical average for Feb. 10.
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Man who set up deadly Woodford Street robbery to serve 8 years in prison
Prosecutors described Anthony Osborne as the ‘catalyst’ in the shooting that killed Derald Coffin in April 2022.
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Staffing shortages in Portland slow city’s trash, recycling pickup
Members of the city’s public works department, where 17 of 60 maintenance positions are unfilled, are working grueling overtime shifts to make up for the openings.
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Portland police investigating drive-by shooting off Brighton Avenue
Police said a black Lexus pulled up to a small sedan Tuesday night when the two cars exchanged gunfire.
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Prosecutors say man who pleaded guilty to Woodford Street shooting has no right to a new trial
Newly released jail calls show that Damion Butterfield, who pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder, made several confessions after his last-minute plea deal in December.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Feb. 7
Hires, promotions, appointments Norway Savings Bank promoted Darci Hamm to executive vice president and chief operating officer. It also promoted Christine McMann, vice president, applications analyst III; Talley Estes, vice president, commercial administration team lead; Jessica Lilly, vice president, applications analyst III; Duncan Mixer, assistant vice president, commercial lender; and Beth Garza, assistant vice president, […]
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Our Place priced out of finding space in East Bayside neighborhood it serves
Our Place Youth and Family Services wants to be closer to its clients, but has had a hard time finding a spot in the gentrifying area.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 7-14
Wed. 2/7 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 2/7 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 2/8 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 2/12 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Tue. 2/13 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 2/13 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 2/13 5:30 p.m. HHS/Public Safety Zoom Wed. 2/14 […]
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Portland City Council votes 9-0 to approve new housing program for homeless
The plan to put homeless people directly into long-term housing was passed as a one-year pilot and will be put into action immediately. The council also voted unanimously to continue the expanded shelter capacity until June 3.
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Theater review: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ brings more uproarious British humor to Portland
The Portland Stage production of this play within a play is spirited, silly fun.