Bishop Robert Deeley has announced two priest assignments. Both are effective on Aug. 1, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Fr. M. Arockia Natha Prabu, HGN, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway, Our Lady […]
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Maine AG files civil rights complaint against Portland man
Attorney General Aaron Frey alleges the man used violence against a lesbian woman during an incident at the Northgate Plaza in Portland.
Portland Water District begins looking for COVID-19 in wastewater
Working with a lab at Saint Joseph’s College, the Portland Water District is part of a growing number of utilities nationwide using wastewater as a potential sentinel for COVID-19 case surges.
Portland mayor listens to protesters’ stories of homelessness
The testimony of several individuals who struggle with homelessness had an impact on Mayor Kate Snyder, who sat with the city’s fire chief and several city councilors to listen to the protesters.
Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say
Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.
Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief
Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
City Hall campers vow to stay until demands are met
Portland closed the building Monday, and discussed the encampment during a workshop Monday night.
Car crashes into Deering Oaks bleachers, striking and killing a man
Police say Jonathan Burt of Lisbon was under the influence of drugs when the incident occurred Sunday, and he faces manslaughter and other charges.
Portland police charge woman with aggravated assault after stabbing
Samantha Velez is accused of stabbing another homeless woman in the hand during an altercation in Deering Oaks Saturday.
City Hall protesters demand eviction freeze, support for those without homes
Organizers reiterate their demands at a news conference Friday night as they began their third night of sleeping in the plaza.