The unanimous City Council vote is expected to help Maine revive the oft-delayed launch of its recreational market.
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Man robs Shaw’s supermarket in Portland wearing face mask
He robbed a cashier at the Shaw’a Supermarket on Auburn Street, but never displayed a weapon, police say.
Portland man leads New Jersey police on high-speed chase
The pursuit happened after Paul Grandmaison was accused of head-butting his girlfriend, also of Portland. He remained at large Thursday night.
Portland may offer incentives to convert short-term rentals to long-term housing
Portland postponed the meeting when Monday’s storm threatened to knock out power.
Former Portland police chief infected with coronavirus
James Craig, now police chief in Detroit, goes public on the national news Tuesday evening.
Graffiti defaces World War I memorial on Portland’s Eastern Prom
The graffiti damaged the Jacob Cousins Memorial on the Eastern Promenade.
Portland closes parking lots adjacent to Back Cove Trail to reduce use
While the popular trail is not closed, 2 parking lots offering easy access will be shut down starting Tuesday morning.
Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding
The nonprofit is providing 50 emergency shelter beds at the Sullivan gymnasium in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.
Thomas Dyro, a mainstay of Portland’s recovery community, dies at age 70
Mr. Dyro got sober in 2002 and became active in several recovery programs.
Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April
Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.