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Business, Local & State

A return to days of old: Portland developers pitch boardinghouses as affordable housing

by Peter McGuire July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

Confronting a shortage of low-rent apartments and expensive construction, they embrace a time-tested option.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland man facing at least 5 years in prison for selling counterfeit drugs

by Dennis Hoey July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

Colin Harle, who stashed the drugs in a safe that was hidden in woods, pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court.

Business, Local & State, News

Regulators hear CMP customers’ complaints about soaring bills and ‘horrific’ service

by Edward D. Murphy July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

The Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Portland as part of its investigation into the company’s billing and customer service practices, along with a rate hike it has requested.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland police ask for help finding pharmacy robber

by Matt Byrne July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Police are looking for the man who robbed the Rite Aid pharmacy at 290 Congress St. on Sunday afternoon.

Business, Local & State, Uncategorized

Screening machine error at jetport leads to flight delays

by Edward D. Murphy July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Nearly 200 checked bags fail to be loaded on flights after security screening machines shut down.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Portland will debate spending $800,000 in donations for asylum seekers

by Randy Billings July 15, 2019July 14, 2019

City staff recommends using some of the money to help pay for costs of running the temporary emergency shelter at the Expo, but immigrant advocates warn that such a use would be contrary to the intent of donors.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Father mourns loss of skateboarder killed in hit-and-run

by Dennis Hoey July 14, 2019July 15, 2019

More than $1,100 has been raised to pay for the funeral of Wayne Harwood, who grew up in Lincolnville, and Portland police say there have been no arrests made in the case.