Police say a crisis negotiator helped resolve a two-and-a-half hour standoff on Forest Avenue with a man who allegedly threatened a Burger King employee with a gun Friday evening.
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Portland announces next police chief
Mark Dubois, currently the chief of police in Braintree, Massachusetts, must be confirmed by the Portland City Council.
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Portland housing office staff to present rent control changes to City Council
A city spokesperson said Thursday that the proposal consists of ‘housekeeping amendments,’ but supporters of the current rent control ordinance said it could significantly weaken tenant protections.
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These 4 asylum seekers spent months sleeping on the streets of Portland
Private fundraising efforts are helping the men find shelter for now, but they worry about their long-term housing options as city shelters remain full.
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Portland council working to establish ethics, police boards approved by voters
There’s no firm deadline for when the 2 must be in place, but it’s likely to still be several months before they’re operational.
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Owners of Auburn-based Strainrite Companies acquire Belfast Bay Brewing
Lobster Ale’s future as Maine craft brew legacy ensured with purchase of one of state’s original craft breweries.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summer Guide 2023: Ice cream makers churn out favorite summertime treat
Small-batch ice cream in a wide range of creative flavors is a sweet staple of summer in Maine.
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Summer Guide 2023: Go fly a kite: Simple, seasonal fun that’s good for your ego
Beginning kite flyer Mikayla Patel starts out with her unicorn/mermaid delta and ends up with a fine sense of accomplishment.
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Summer Guide 2023: Kayaking on sea or lake is ‘genuine Maine experience’
Some of the best sights and sounds around can be seen and heard from a kayak.
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The Wrap: Hunt + Alpine, Palace Diner make ‘best-of’ lists; Pentagoet Inn wins $40,000 grant
Also, Mike Urban signs copies of ‘Unique Eats and Eateries of Maine,’ a Midcoast month-long fundraiser to aid victims of domestic abuse, and Rosemont names a new CEO.