Portland, Bangor and Lewiston are among 33 cities cited by The Guardian for their methods of testing drinking water.
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Portland had undisclosed policy that sent recyclables to trash
In violation of city rules, a former solid waste manager condoned commingling in ‘some limited situations’ on narrow streets and dead ends in the past.
Portland police identify man whose body was pulled from water off Eastern Promenade
People who were with Jonathan Knights, 42, called 911 late Wednesday to report that he had fallen off a sea wall.
Former Portland mayor back in public eye to make endorsement
Michael Brennan has kept a low public profile since leaving the mayor’s post but spoke publicly Wednesday in support of state senate candidate Ben Chipman.
Portland murder trial postponed after seating of jury falls short
Not enough jurors are identified from a pool of about 125 candidates in a case with factors that led to many disqualifications.
Both men were armed in West End confrontation that ended with shooting
The wounded man is identified as Samuel Iserbyt, 48, by his mother, Charlotte Iserbyt of Dresden, who says he was lucky the shooting took place so close to Maine Medical Center.
Portland forum to tackle public’s battles with developers
As new projects surge, GrowSmart Maine seeks to improve residents’ role in the early planning process to head off conflicts and lawsuits later.
Arrival of tall ship in Portland pushed back to this evening
Bad weather south of Maine delays the arrival of El Galeon, a reproduction of a Colonial-era Spanish sailing vessel.
Prominent Portland attorney Peter DeTroy dies at 68
He was ‘one of the top five lawyers in the state,’ says former Maine Gov. John Baldacci.
‘The Blueprint’ mural on Free Street demolished for building renovation
The architectural drawing was a prominent feature in downtown Portland for three decades.