Strimling’s landlord has been trying to evict him from his apartment on Congress Street since 2021 after a series of disputes over rent increases and violations.
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New welcome center offers services and support for those who work at sea
The new facility on the Portland waterfront will provide a place for hardworking crews to connect with their families, take care of shopping and other personal business and relax, says the nonprofit Seafarers’ Friend.
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Two years after Roe v. Wade overturned, abortion rights advocates rally in Portland
Roughly 100 people joined Gov. Janet Mills and other Democratic party leaders at the protest to urge voters to protect access to abortion at the polls this fall.
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On Peaks Island’s back shore, residents and tourists are divided over rock sculptures
Some visitors and residents of Peaks enjoy making cairns, sculptures made out of stacked rocks. But others think these sculptures taint the view and hurt the environment.
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Crews respond to second fire at Portland apartment building in as many days
Fire officials said the 2 fires do not appear to be related. Veranda Street was closed between Washington Avenue and Sherwood Street.
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Stories from Maine: When the president visited the ‘Queen’ in Topsham
The decade of the 1960s was filled with turmoil. A conflict no one had wanted escalated in southeast Asia, while a domestic war over civil rights raged on here at home. The hippie-driven, flower-power movement of peace and love mellowed many, while the contrast of brutal assassinations of America’s leaders was maddening. And while Madison […]
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Portland Press Herald’s top editor stepping down for new role at Boston University
Steve Greenlee returned to the paper as managing editor in 2012 and took over as executive editor in 2021. He’ll be joining the faculty at BU in the fall.
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Greater Portland Landmarks sues city to prevent demolition of Free Street building
The preservation nonprofit is seeking to overturn a City Council vote in May that allows the Portland Museum of Art to demolish the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine.
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For Portland Theater Festival, all the city’s a stage, even an office building
The festival is staging its 3 plays in nontraditional locations, starting Thursday in a high-rise on Congress Street.
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Businesses embrace ‘yes, you can pee in Portland,’ but the stalls seem stalled
A recent MIT study asked small businesses in the city about policy changes that would help their post-pandemic recovery. The response was a resounding call for more public restrooms downtown.