Judge rules against Portland diocese, allows childhood abuse lawsuits to move forward
A Maine judge upheld the constitutionality of a law that allows Mainers with previously-expired claims of child sexual abuse to
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New Westbrook coalition to host legislative forum on housing crisis
Legislators will share what’s being done at the state level to address the lack of housing in Greater Portland.Read More
Read MoreLawmakers consider state buyback program for farms ruined by tainted sludge
But there is disagreement about the best way to reimburse the growing number of farmers whose livelihoods have been devastated
Read MorePortland starts program to create sustainable neighborhoods
Participating neighborhoods will organize events to earn credits and be designated as sustainable.Read More
Read MoreBill aims to further protect tenants from landlord retaliation
The legislation would protect tenants who contest rent increases because of unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, proponents say.Read More
Read MoreLongtime menswear retailer leaves a stylish legacy in Portland
David Wood Clothiers helped transform the Old Port into a shopping destination, and now the store’s founder – actually named
Read More$4 million gift to South Portland High will benefit graduating seniors
Every student who graduates will receive a cash award, starting with the Class of 2023.Read More
Read MoreLawmakers launch probe of Maine Veterans’ Homes finances
The director of the state’s nonpartisan watchdog agency said he received a whistleblower complaint from someone in a position to
Read MoreIRS fined Portland schools more than $1 million in past 4 years
Documents obtained through a Freedom of Access Act request show that the district struggled to manage its finances for years
Read MoreGreene man gets 41 months for marijuana trafficking
Tyler Poland tells a federal judge Thursday that he had intended to embark on a legal medical marijuana-related business but
Read MoreOver 100 Lewiston students could be barred from school without required vaccinations
The 2019 law requires students to be vaccinated against infectious diseases like whooping cough, tetanus, measles, mumps and chickenpox.Read More
Read MorePolice respond to late night crash in Windham
The road at Roosevelt Trail and Whites Bridge Road is closed until further notice.Read More
Read MoreJudge dismisses landlord’s appeal of Portland rent board ruling on increases
The city does not plan to collect the $15,350 fine the rent board recommended for Trelawny 657 LLC, saying ongoing
Read MoreTo-go alcoholic drinks may be here to stay
Despite objections from public health advocates, a legislative committee voted Wednesday in favor of permanently legalizing the pandemic-era practice of
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