Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message

Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.

CMP restores power to more than 100,000 customers in storm’s wake

But 12,000 customers were still without power late Wednesday because of Tropical Storm Isaias, and line crews were expected to work through Thursday morning.

New studio complex for artists set to open in Portland

The developer of a new building at Cassidy Point wanted to fill a need for affordable studio space in the city.

July was hottest month on record in Portland, weather service says

The high temperature on some days topped 90 degrees, but the lows actually drove the month's inflated average of 73.7 degrees, a forecaster says.

Bishop Deeley announces two priest assignments

Maine AG files civil rights complaint against Portland man

Attorney General Aaron Frey alleges the man used violence against a lesbian woman during an incident at the Northgate Plaza in Portland.

Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater

Working with a lab at Saint Joseph's College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.

Portland mayor listens to protesters’ stories of homelessness

The testimony of several individuals who struggle with homelessness had an impact on Mayor Kate Snyder, who sat with the city's fire chief and several city councilors to listen to the protesters.

Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say

Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.

Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief

Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.