To assist voters as Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches, the Diocese of Portland has launched a special Faithful Citizenship resource section to assist visitors in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The page (portlanddiocese.org/faithful-citizenship) […]
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Portland records its hottest summer on record – again
With an average temperature of 70.5 degrees, the summer of 2020 was more than 3 degrees warmer than ‘normal.’
Portland leaders call for peaceful demonstration, ask opponents to leave guns at home
Fearing counter-protests and violent confrontation at a planned Black Lives Matter demonstration Saturday, Portland police are asking everyone to remain peaceful and leave weapons at home.
Portland renames school for Maine’s first Black legislator
The former Riverton Elementary School formally became the Gerald E. Talbot Community School during a ceremony Monday.
Portland man sentenced to 7½ years in prison for killing sister’s boyfriend
Mark Cardilli Jr. was convicted of manslaughter for the shooting death of Isahak Muse during an argument in the Cardilli family home in March 2019.
Mulling over what made Drifters Wife and Piccolo so special
The two restaurants have both closed for good, casualties of the pandemic. Our restaurant critic reflects on their legacy of trust.
Dozens rally in Portland in support of U.S. Postal Service
The protesters demand the resignation of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and say the postal crisis was manufactured by President Trump to boost his re-election.
Vinland restaurant closes permanently
The famously all-local restaurant in Portland could not survive the pandemic.
Commentary: No time for platitudes about racism in our ‘justice system’
In Portland and across Maine, the blame lies not just with law enforcement, but also with higher-ups and all of us who have turned a blind eye.
King Cummings Skowhegan Region Fund seeks grant applications
The Maine Community Foundation’s King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region is accepting applications from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 that support local projects and organizations that benefit Skowhegan, Solon, South Solon, and East Madison, according to a news release from the foundation. The King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region offers three […]