Gulf of Maine aquaculture is focus of film premiere, discussion in Portland
Editor's note: Parley for the Oceans announced on Aug. 3 that due to circumstances outside of the company's control, the screening of "Our Waters"...
Growing pains: After a year, Portland Rent Board seeks new members
Portland’s year-old Rent Board faces growing pains, including the resignation of one member who suggested City Hall could do more to support the volunteer...
Cumberland County Jail cautious about expanding drug treatment options
With a worsening opioid crisis and a string of deaths in Maine jails, the Cumberland County Jail hopes to improve substance abuse treatment options...
A beer by any other name: Non-alcoholic options join Portland’s craft-brew scene
Portland is renowned for its craft beer scene, its brewery parking lots packed with cars with out-of-state vehicles.
But two newer craft beers – 1820...
Portland Fish Exchange board endorses search for new operations proposal
A change in operations is coming closer at the Portland Fish Exchange as officials try to keep the auction afloat.
The fish exchange board voted...
Portland Foreside prevails in occupancy dispute with city
Progress on the massive Portland Foreside development on the city's eastern waterfront continues to move forward, with the opening of a highly anticipated upscale restaurant...
Rehab of Portland’s Western Promenade continues under master plan
It may be best known for some of Portland's most iconic and historic homes, but the West End is also home to the Western...
Portland public safety discussion renews questions about school resource officers
At the June meeting of the City Council Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee, city and school officials said they were confident...
Making Portland Work: Roy’s Shoe Shop cobbles together a century of success
The longer you’ve been in Portland, the more likely it is you’ve heard of Roy’s Shoe Shop on Stevens Avenue.
The family-run shoe repair shop...
Gridlock, groupthink, ‘ghost committees’: Tae Chong on why he’s leaving the Portland City Council
For Portland City Councilor Tae Chong, enough is enough.
Chong, 53, announced recently that he is not seeking reelection after he completes his first term. In...