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Published
June 9, 2015

Charges loom against landlord in Portland fire that killed six

The district attorney says Gregory Nisbet will be prosecuted in the Noyes Street tragedy unless he agrees to a plea deal.
Published
May 1, 2015

Our View: Deadly fall adds to case for Portland housing safety office

A fragmented city inspection system failed to uncover structural flaws in a porch from which a tenant fell.
Published
April 6, 2015

Former Portland resident charged in arson at Ellsworth bird sanctuary

A firefighter was injured while fighting the fire at Birdsacre Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary in March 2014.
Published
March 17, 2015

Portland landlord passes second inspection after court order

Gregory Nisbet, owner of the apartment building on Noyes Street where six died in a November fire, has complied with a court order for his Dartmouth Street building.
Published
February 11, 2015

District attorney: No decision on charges in fatal Portland fire

Stephanie Anderson says an official who said charges are likely was not authorized to comment on the investigation of the Noyes Street blaze.

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Published
February 10, 2015

Fire officials say charges likely for owner of Portland building where fire killed 6

A deputy fire chief tells city councilors that he expects the District Attorney's Office 'will be proceeding with some prosecution' against Gregory Nisbet.
Published
February 7, 2015

Our View: Housing shortage makes Portland more dangerous

An adequate supply of affordable apartments would leave run-down buildings unrentable.
Published
February 6, 2015

Only memories remain after crew tears down Portland house where fire killed 6

Neighbors stop to watch the house at 20-24 Noyes St. come down, and to remember the young adults who died.
Published
February 5, 2015

Portland halted fire inspections of apartments a year ago

The fire chief cites other safety priorities, even though guidelines call for annual visits. The public was not told about the program's suspension, but city officials deny concealing it.
Published
February 4, 2015

Portland landlord in fatal fire case faces citation for nearby apartments

The city says Gregory Nisbet failed to meet a deadline for correcting code violations.