MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name is Nawaf. I am from Iraq. I have three children.... Read more
In regards to the recent alleged rape incident in Back Cove, the woman has recently recanted her statement, but please be mindful there are a number of reasons victims refuse to follow throu... Read more
The victim in the reported sexual assault on Back Cove trail recanted their story. Following investigation by detectives the victim now acknowledges that they were not sexually assaulted. Th... Read more
Three Arrested for Murder Three local men were arrested on the afternoon of Thursday, August 13th, in connection with the murder of 49 year old Fred Akoa. Fred Akoa’s body was discovered T... Read more
UPDATE: As of Friday, August 14th, Rob Korobkin and Spencer Thibodeau have qualified for the ballot as District 2 Council candidates. A third candidate, Mako Bates has left the race. Candida... Read more
On Thursday, August 13th at approximately 12:42 a.m. the Portland Police Department responded to the area of State Street at Grant Street for a serious motor vehicle accident. The accident i... Read more
The Greater Portland METRO bus system has announced new Sunday service on all METRO routes beginning Sunday, August 16th. Changes include a new route designed to increase frequency of servic... Read more
Peloton Labs owner Liz Trice is hosting an Open House and Charette for Bramhall Square at Peloton Labs from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd. Liz has been running Peloton L... Read more
Avesta Housing gained Council approval for tax-increment financing for a 37-unit affordable housing project at 17 Carleton Street. In return the developer promised to provide “deep income ta... Read more
Career Opportunities
Adam Marletta I recently completed a temporary job stint at Purdy Powers & Company, an accounting firm on Middle Street. I was hired as a front-desk administrative assistant. The job was... Read more