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Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Judge delays review of Anthony Sanborn murder conviction

by Eric Russell July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

Sanborn, who was found guilty of a 1989 homicide in Portland, will have to wait until October to learn his fate.

Animals, Local & State, News

Turtles being trapped in Portland cemetery, then returned to former home

by Dennis Hoey July 20, 2017July 21, 2017

The city asks residents not to vandalize the traps in Evergreen Cemetery so the turtles brought there from Capisic Pond can be returned to their home, now that a dredging project is complete.

Local & State, News

Mayor, residents say Bayside proposals don’t do enough to provide affordable housing

by Dennis Hoey July 19, 2017July 21, 2017

The six projects recommended by city staff come under fire during a public hearing attended by about 50 people.

Local & State, News

Portland mayor wants to require more affordable housing

by Randy Billings July 19, 2017July 19, 2017

Mayor Ethan Strimling’s proposal would double the required number of units affordable to middle-income earners in some new developments and lower the prices on those units.

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

Greg Kesich: Good old days were not always so good in Portland

by Greg Kesich July 19, 2017July 18, 2017

People who don’t like the pace of change should remember it’s good that some things are gone.

Business, Food

Neighboring restaurant and bottler to team up in new beer garden

by Meredith Goad July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Duckfat and Oxbow Brewing in Portland announce their collaboration.

Cops & Courts, News

Teens arrested after robbery of West End convenience store

by Matt Byrne July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

A clerk at the Cumberland Farms on Pine Street said two men with handguns and wearing masks entered the store and demanded money about 2:30 a.m. Sunday.