The city kicks off the busiest part of the season with back-to-back megacruisers in port.
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Hundreds rally in Portland to support paid sick leave campaign
The Labor Day gathering pushes for the city to become the first in Maine to require employers to provide paid sick leave.
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Concert review: Portland Early Music’s inventiveness shows in reworks of Italian classical
The season opener of the ensemble’s Chapel Series at St. Luke’s Cathedral brings the 17th century to light.
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Renowned chef faces lawsuits after closing Portland restaurant
The lawsuits paint a picture of the owners of the closed Portland restaurant Zapoteca that is at odds with their reputations.
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Westbrook man injured in Portland shooting
A Virginia man was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident at a carwash on Forest Avenue, police say.
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For years, the so-called ‘grandfather’ of neo-Nazis called Maine his home
Decades after George Lincoln Rockwell was killed by one of his followers, a fresh crop of racists are invoking his name.
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Portland Water District advises customers to beware of scam
It issues the advisory after several reports in York County of men attempting to gain access to homes by impersonating local water district workers.
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With mayor’s backing, labor advocates push for mandatory paid sick leave in Portland
If adopted, the proposal to be unveiled Monday would make Portland the first community in Maine to require all businesses to provide earned paid sick leave.
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On Overdose Awareness Day, Maine communities mourn those lost to drugs
About 150 people attend a ceremony in Portland’s Monument Square, one of more than 300 across the country and around the world.
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Portland distillery’s gin is finalist in national contest
Hardshore Distilling Co. is a finalist, and fans can vote online.