by Luke deNatale Warmer weather always brings Portlanders outdoors from the many months spent inside waiting for the seemingly endless onslaught of northern New England winters. It is no s... Read more
by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Have you gone to a different city and reported back to your friends, “I loved the wonderful parks and gardens there.”? How about, “Wow, I really... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans When I’m away traveling and I tell people I live in Portland, Maine, the reaction is dreamy. “Ah, Maine…I love Maine,” or “Wow, you live there? I’ve always wanted to visit M... Read more
MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name is Amelia. My father gave me my name. He saw it i... Read more
Police are asking the public for assistance identifying a woman found deceased on the East End beach on May 22nd. The Medical Examiner has determined the death was not suspicious. The woman... Read more
It was called the Maine Law. Passed in 1855, it was the first prohibition law in the country. Mayor Neal Dow was instrumental in pushing the law. In the spring of 1855 rumors spread througho... Read more
ROBBERY, ASSAULT AND ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT IN WEST END On Sunday, May 31st at 12:30 a.m., a 23-year-old Portland woman was alone walking down Clark Street near Pine Street. A man approach... Read more
Through postponed hearings, arguments over what the comprehensive plan — the document that governs zoning and land use regulations — does or does not say, postponed hearings, and... Read more
DEMOCRAT HIT PIECE
by Sam Pelletier Tommy stumbles out of bed at 12:45 p.m. and retrieves his EBT card from atop his antique mahogany dresser. He walks down into the basement; past the golf clubs, past the sno... Read more