Portland
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Portland explores conservancy for city parks
PORTLAND — The city is teaming up with the nonprofit foundation instrumental in establishing Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument to conserve city parks and open spaces....
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Portland economic development grants available
PORTLAND — Grants of as much as $15,000 are available through the Portland Economic Development Plan Implementation Program, with an application deadline of Sept. 29. Almost $38,000...
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South Portland workshop makes the case for pesticide-free lawns
SOUTH PORTLAND — Commercial pesticides have the potential for serious health effects while also contributing to environmental pollution, according to experts who spoke at a recent city-sponsored...
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9/11 memorials scheduled in Portland
PORTLAND — Remembrances of the 9/11 attacks will be held at Fort Allen Park and in front of the Cumberland County Jail on Monday, Sept. 11....
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Portland's new Jewish Community Center to open Sept. 10
PORTLAND — The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine will celebrate the grand opening of the new Morris A. and Bertha Levine Portland Jewish Community...
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Western waterfront zoning plan heads to Portland council vote
PORTLAND — A request to rezone land along West Commercial Street, which is opposed by some West End residents, is scheduled for a public hearing and...
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Possible Portland pesticide rules more closely mirror South Portland's
PORTLAND — An ordinance to regulate pesticide use could be drawing from experiences across the Casco Bay Bridge in South Portland. When the Sustainability & Transportation...
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Southern Maine recovery agency hits 50th 'Milestone'
PORTLAND — There isn’t much that Mike Carr and Curtis Haynes haven’t seen at the Milestone Foundation at 65 India St. But as the nonprofit celebrates...
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Portland mayor's proposal for paid sick leave heads to City Council
PORTLAND — Employers could be required to provide up to six paid sick days per year under an ordinance to be proposed by Mayor Ethan...
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Uncle Billy's back: BBQ pioneer to rejoin Portland restaurant scene
PORTLAND — Jon St. Laurent has not been far from a kitchen for 40 years, and no matter what he serves up, barbecue is his legacy....
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Portland school custodian gets the job done, water or not
PORTLAND — School custodians work behind-the-scenes and their efforts can often go unnoticed. But that’s not the case for Avalinda Lindsay, the head custodian at...
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Play tells Portland panhandlers’ story in their own words
PORTLAND — As the city continues to struggle with its role as a service center and what that means, a play is set to open later...
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Portland school taps into healthy hydration with help of water district
PORTLAND — Hoping to educate students about the health and environmental benefits of choosing tap water, Ocean Avenue Elementary and the Portland Water District have...
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City gets $100K grant for colorectal screenings
PORTLAND — A two-year grant totaling $100,000 will help city officials promote colorectal health to the city’s immigrant populations. The grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation...
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Virginia man charged in Portland shooting
PORTLAND — A 22-year-old Westbrook man was shot Sunday afternoon outside the ScrubaDub Car Wash at 1185 Forest Ave. Abdul R. Timbo, 23, of 13983...
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Solutions elusive as Portland streets get meaner
PORTLAND — William Conley was getting thirsty as noon approached last Friday on Commercial Street. “I like to have a cold one,” he said as he...
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Portland City Council elections attract 8 candidates
PORTLAND — Contested City Council races will take center stage in this year’s local elections. The deadline was Monday for candidates to submit nomination papers to...
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Cheverus High School in Portland celebrates 100 years of 'compassionate' graduates
PORTLAND — School leaders say it’s just as important to look forward as it is back as Cheverus High School celebrates its 100th anniversary. “Jesuit education...
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South Portland sailor delivers a strike in Portland
Yeoman 1st Class Patrick Parker of South Portland, who serves aboard the USS Constitution, throws a first pitch during a “Navy Night” celebration at Hadlock...
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Portland seaweed tea maker making a splash
PORTLAND — Seaweed has many health benefits, from being high in antioxidants to being a good source of vitamins C and B-12. But Josh Rogers has...
