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Published
May 23, 2018

Portland man admits to running gambling operation from his home and business for 14 years

Stephen Mardigan earned millions from taking sports games bets ranging from $30 to $10,000 and laundered some of his winnings by buying 19 properties, court documents say.
Published
May 23, 2018

The lineup of speakers at this year’s Maine Veg Fest are voting for compassion – for both people (‘human animals’) and ‘nonhuman animals’

And hungry festivalgoers will find plenty of vegan food.
Published
May 22, 2018

Internal review concludes Portland police followed procedure in fatal shooting

It says officers couldn't use a non-lethal tactic against Chance David Baker, who was drunk and pointing an air rifle at passing vehicles in 2017, and no changes in police policies are needed.
Published
May 22, 2018

Mercy Hospital receives $2.8 million donation that honors ‘Dr. Harry’

The gift comes from the family of the late Dr. Harry Davis, Mercy's first chief of pediatrics.
Published
May 21, 2018

Portland woman cracks top 10 in Miss USA contest

Miss Maine USA Marina Gray survives two rounds of elimination in the national pageant, which is won by a Nebraskan.

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Published
May 21, 2018

Portland’s $360 million budget expected to increase taxes 3.8%

The council passes the spending plan on a unanimous vote, preserving money for Fourth of July fireworks and increasing business licensing fees.
Published
May 21, 2018

Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting

The filing says the election method 'strikes at the heart of the party's right' to free association.
Published
May 21, 2018

One Maine school evacuated, another locked down

A threatening message found in a Baxter Academy bathroom, and a conversation overheard near Lewiston High School, trigger police responses.
Published
May 21, 2018

Long-sought Portland memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. getting closer

A City Council committee gears up to vote in June on proposals to rename Bayside Trail and Franklin Street in his honor.
Published
May 21, 2018

Facing adversity as a youth, Miss Maine USA took charge of her life on way to national pageant

Marina Gray legally broke away from her parents at age 16, graduated from high school in three years, joined the Army National Guard, and now has her sights set on becoming a motivational speaker or documentary filmmaker – and maybe Miss USA.