Portland
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ACLU leader coming to Portland
PORTLAND — American Civil Liberties Union President Susan Herman is scheduled to speak May 6 at the Maine School of Law. Herman, a centennial professor...
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Two-wheeled winner
Kai Gallivan of Yarmouth and his dad Kerry found just the right Huffy on Sunday at the Great Maine Bike Swap at the University of...
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Craig to be sworn in as Portland top cop
PORTLAND — James Craig will be sworn in as the city’s 18th police chief Friday, during a ceremony at City Hall. Craig was selected to...
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Portland Darfuri honored for peace efforts
PORTLAND — El-Fadel Arbab received the 2009 Peacekeeper of the Year award on Saturday at Peace Action Maine’s annual Peace Supper. Arbab, a Portland resident,...
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Portland's St. Louis Church honors founders
PORTLAND — St. Louis Catholic Church in the West End is holding a dedication ceremony this weekend in honor of the Polish immigrants that built...
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Portland chemistry teacher gets regional award
PORTLAND — A Deering High School chemistry teacher has been honored by the New England Institute of Chemists. The NEIC announced on Monday that DHS...
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Presidential parade
Bagpiper and University of Southern Maine student Steve Lemieux leads a procession of faculty and guests up Bedford Street on Saturday to the Abromson Center,...
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Update: Health, public safety officials urge swine flu calm
PORTLAND — A group of regional public health officials, emergency responders and doctors said Tuesday afternoon that they are ready for any massive outbreak of...
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Portland Police Beat
4/22 at 5:01 a.m. Lee Major, 52, of Portland, was arrested by Officer David Mulry on a charge of criminal trespass. 4/22 at 2:05 a.m....
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Portland budget expected to get panel's nod
PORTLAND — The Finance Committee was expected Tuesday night to forward a $189 million city budget to the full City Council for approval. The committee...
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Shooting victim not unknown to Portland police
PORTLAND — Police say David Okot, the man officers shot and killed over the weekend, had more than 50 documented contacts with police and at least...
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Vandals tag Riverton school in Portland
PORTLAND — When teachers, parents and students returned to Riverton Elementary School from vacation on Monday they were greeted with evidence of what the principal...
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Portland seeks input on redesign of West End park
PORTLAND — A West End park is being eyed for renovations and the city is looking for neighborhood input to help craft a plan for...
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Portland leases old ferry terminal to state
PORTLAND — The Maine Port Authority will take over operations at the city-owned International Marine Terminal, following approval Monday of a lease agreement by the...
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Task force rejects Portland chain store restrictions
PORTLAND — The task force created to research and recommend a course of action for the city on regulation of chain stores and franchise restaurants...
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Incoming school chief holds community forums
PORTLAND — The incoming superintendent of schools will begin holding community forums this week to introduce himself and probe the community about its vision for...
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Man shot by Portland police identified
PORTLAND — Police Monday afternoon identified a 26-year-old city resident as the man officers shot and killed Saturday night. David Okot, a Sudanese immigrant who...
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Portland crews hold snow plow rodeo
PORTLAND — The city’s snow plow crews will go head to head April 23, to see who can manuever their plow trucks best. The competition...
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Maine Red Claws dancers wanted
PORTLAND — Want to be a dancer at the Maine Red Claws games starting this fall? You’ve got a month and a half to get...
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Audit 'first big step' to cutting Portland energy costs, emissions
PORTLAND — Experts are currently conducting energy audits of more than 50 city and school buildings with the goal of reducing Portland’s carbon footprint and...
