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University of Southern Maine hands out more than 900 degrees during commencement

by Dennis Hoey May 8, 2022May 9, 2022

The graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday marked the first in-person ceremony in three years.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Portland says it can no longer guarantee housing to asylum-seeking families

by Rachel Ohm May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

The city gave notice to federal agencies and organizations on the southern border Wednesday that it can neither guarantee shelter to newly arriving families nor promise to help them find other housing.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland’s outdoor dining scene won’t be as expansive this summer

by Tim Cebula May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

Regulations that took effect last month replace the more relaxed permit standards that were allowed because of the pandemic.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Police still searching for truck driver who struck cars, building in Portland

by Matt Byrne April 20, 2022April 21, 2022

Portland police have not released any more information about their progress in identifying the driver of a tractor-trailer that struck cars and a building last Friday but kept on trucking.

Business, Local & State, News

Part of island in Portland Harbor sells for $5.3 million

by Dennis Hoey April 10, 2022April 11, 2022

The northern half of historic House Island was purchased by House Island Holdings LLC.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Republicans to open political multicultural center in Munjoy Hill

by Penelope Overton April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

The center will focus on voter education and turnout, but also offer immigration help and job and language training.

Business, Local & State, News

Gov. Mills says Maine economy is on the right track

by Dennis Hoey March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Investments in job creation, high-speed internet and an influx of new residents are setting the state up for future growth, the Democrat said during a conversation at the Roux Institute on Fore Street.

Local & State, News

State police execute search warrants at 2 properties owned by former gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler

by Dennis Hoey March 23, 2022March 24, 2022

The searches took place Wednesday morning at homes in Portland and Brooklin following a 2-month investigation, but state police would not say who was being investigated or why.