Portland officials warn of spike in overdoses
The city urges residents to be aware of how they can access the overdose reversing drug naloxone as overdose numbers
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Feds try to improve fishing data with new monitoring rules
The changes to U.S. mandates that observers work onboard fishing boats to collect data and make sure fishermen adhere to
Read MorePortland is officially hiring for city manager position
The city has begun advertising for the job and plans to do an initial review of applications on Feb. 16.Read
Read MoreNew USDA rule boosts ‘organic’ food oversight, targets fraud
The new rule, aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight, takes effect in March.Read More
Read MoreNoncompete ban holds out promise of better pay without inflation
With U.S. labor markets running hot, the Federal Reserve is warning that pay hikes could prolong the worst bout of
Read MoreJayden Walton joins Biddeford law firm of Woodman Edmands
NEW HIRES Attorney Jayden Walton has joined the Biddeford law firm of Woodman Edmands Danylik Austin Smith & Jacques P.A.
Read MoreFormer Rockport man denies defrauding woman out of $3 million
Mark X. Haley II’s former romantic partner, Rachel Klotz, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of inducing her to transfer
Read MoreWhere to go cross-country skiing in Maine
Choose your spot and plan an outdoor experience.Read More
Read MoreString of commercial burglaries reported in Portland
Police said burglars broke into 5 businesses and stole cash and copper.Read More
Read MoreFormer Kennebunk officer faces sexual abuse charges
Andrew Belisle, 71, pleaded not guilty to four charges Wednesday related to the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old.Read More
Read MoreSchools locked to the public, town offices closed after man repeatedly stabbed in Winslow
Police Chief Leonard Macdaid said the man was stabbed at least six times Wednesday by an unknown assailant on Lasalle
Read MoreBiddeford police investigate reports of gunshots fired early Tuesday
Police said residents heard gunshots around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of 61 and 63 South St. No one
Read MorePortland school district tackles ongoing bus driver shortage
The district is consolidating routes, contracting with outside vendors and offering hiring bonuses and training as well as considering changing
Read MoreJoin us at the 2022 Photos of the Year Opening Reception
Join us at the Portland Public Library on Friday, Feb. 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.Read More
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