Back-to-office plans vary widely among Portland-area employers

A survey of more than 160 companies in Greater Portland showed that a majority of firms don't know when their workers will return to the office.

Portland’s needle exchange program stands alone in keeping strict rules

With overdose deaths on record pace during the pandemic, city officials are urged to take advantage of state waivers intended to ensure that drug users have access to clean needles and overdose reversal drugs.

Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk

The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.

Bishop Deeley appointed chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

Portland cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license

ProVerde Laboratories was cited last month for operating a marijuana business without a permit, certificate of occupancy or business license and is shut down pending a reinspection next month.

New crane caps multiyear investment at Portland container terminal

Cargo volumes through the International Marine Terminal have surged as the port has added new equipment and efficiencies at the state's sole container port.

Police expand investigation of homophobic threats mailed to Portland-area residents

Portland police say 8 people, including one in South Portland, have now received identical threatening letters.

2020 ended as the warmest year on record in Portland

The average temperature in Portland last year was 49.4 degrees, slightly higher than the previous record set in both 2010 and 2012.

Portland police search for suspects in armed robbery at gas station

A police dog tracked the suspects to the Western Promenade before losing the scent.

Pandemic leads to run on diaper bank as families struggle with finances

A Portland based non-profit provides free diapers to parents who can't afford them, and the need has skyrocketed.