No one is injured when freon leaks at the Barber Foods plant on St. John’s Street.
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Bloodstained police uniform, DNA evidence presented to jury in murder trial
Forensic testimony dominates the third day of the trial of John D. Williams, who is charged with murder in last year’s shooting death of Cpl. Eugene Cole.
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Organizers gearing up for Make Music Portland’s 7th year
This will be their seventh annual celebration, focused on community music and artistic expression, to fill the streets of greater Portland with free musical performances and interactive events.
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Bishop Deeley appoints new director of seminarians and interim director of campus ministry
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has appointed a new director of seminarians and a new interim director of campus ministry for the Diocese of Portland. Both appointments are effective on July 1. Fr. Gregory P. Dube has been appointed director of seminarians for the Diocese of Portland. The appointment is in addition to his […]
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Attorneys agree that John D. Williams killed Cpl. Eugene Cole. At issue in murder trial is why.
A prosecutor and a defense attorney both tell jurors that Williams shot Cole last year, but the defense says Williams was under the influence of drugs that interfered with his ability to think.
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Portland police evacuate station after suspicious package left in lobby
They cleared their headquarters for 2 hours early Friday and called in the bomb squad to investigate, but the suspicious package was determined to be harmless.
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Group evolves and grows in support of family-owned businesses
The Institute for Family-Owned Business brings members together to discuss unique challenges and share best practices.
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Gov. Mills tells Portland Chamber she has aimed for a bipartisan budget
The governor stresses the state’s economic and workforce development efforts.
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Jury is set for trial of man accused of killing sheriff’s deputy
A judge and attorneys questioned dozens of people before selecting 7 men and 8 women to serve on the jury that will decide whether John D. Williams is guilty of murder in Cpl. Eugene Cole’s slaying.
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Portland claims top spot for beer, based on population
A Chicago analytical firm says Portland has the most breweries per 50,000 people in the United States.