NextGen’s next Ballots, Ballads and Brews to begin May 22

Portland will use emergency federal grants for housing assistance

The city will use $500,000 of its $1.7 million from the federal CARES Act to help people who cannot pay rent or utilities because the pandemic has caused a loss of income.

‘If there was a good way to go, this was it’: Portland native chose his fate under new law

Ronald Deprez, who was 75 and living with a degenerative illness, became one of the first to end his life under Maine's Death With Dignity Act.

Portland lab lands first conditional marijuana testing license

Nova Analytics plans to open its lab on Milliken Street in July, pending local and final state approvals.

Police warn residents after black bear roams Portland neighborhood

It was spotted Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in Riverton, prompting police to remind residents to steer clear if they see one and remove sources of food.

Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19

Federal aid can create permanent homes, provide support services and keep Mainers out of the places where they get infected.

St. Michael School Parents Association recognizes 15 teachers

“A Superhero Teacher Lives Here! St. Michael School” signs were placed in their yards during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Ballots, Ballads and Brews series to begin May 15

Event to include four days of free online music sets, political insights and brewery stories.

Portland police officer taken to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl

White powder in a folded napkin blew into the officer's face during a traffic stop Monday, resulting in a dose of Narcan and a trip to Maine Med.

Wex sued in UK court for canceling $1.7 billion acquisition

The Portland-based company had agreed to purchase two travel payment firms for $1.7 billion, but backed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.