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Published
August 17, 2023

Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter

The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport's Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.
Published
August 16, 2023

Portland police make arrest in child abduction case

The 10-year-old child has been reunited with their parents following a collaborative effort involving Portland and Baltimore police and the FBI.
Published
August 16, 2023

Momentum builds to raise Casco Bay Lines ferry ticket prices

Overseers of the ferry service that serves Casco Bay islands say the time has come for a fare increase, but there's no consensus on how or when those changes should be made.
Published
August 16, 2023

FBI announces $10,000 reward in Portland cold case

The FBI and Portland police are asking for information about the death of Frank A. Williams III, who was stabbed near Kennedy Park in 2008.
Published
August 16, 2023

Portland moves remaining asylum seekers to hotels as Expo shelter closes

The 60 families still at the Expo on Wednesday were taken by school bus and city vans to hotels in Freeport and Lewiston.

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Published
August 16, 2023

The Wrap: Quarryside outdoor event space launches at Rock Row; Warren’s Lobster House may become marina-side condos

Also, Botto's Bakery ceases retail sales as it moves to Westbrook; Night Mares bar opens in the former Nissen Bakery; and Ore Nell's barbecue welcomes customers in Biddeford.
Published
August 16, 2023

People and Business: Aug. 16
Published
August 15, 2023

USM celebrates opening of first residence hall on Portland campus

A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday in Portland to celebrate the opening of Portland Commons, a 580-bed residencehall.
Published
August 15, 2023

After years of advocacy, rail trail will link Standish-Fryeburg

The Mountain Division Trail Alliance has approval to connect existing portions of the trail in Windham and Fryeburg, with the ultimate goal of a continuous off-road path from Portland to Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire.
Published
August 15, 2023

Portland Fine Craft Show returns Aug. 26