Nathan J. Allen, 36, of Portland faces 2 felony counts of robbery after he allegedly confessed to the crimes.
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Nearly 40 years after infant’s death in Brunswick, prosecutors argue that his father murdered him
The cause of Nathan Hagar’s death was initially classified as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but Burton Hagar told more than a dozen people that he smothered his 4-month-old son.
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Father says he felt assured his son could play varsity baseball at Deering High
In a court affidavit, Howard Yee also says the principal’s denial of eligibility came without notice. A request for a temporary restraining order goes before a judge Wednesday.
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Portland council meets in closed session to discuss ties to concert promoter
A large crowd attends the meeting even though no debate or public comment is allowed on a proposal to rescind the council’s endorsement of Waterfront Concerts’ fourth summer of shows.
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Portland manager’s budget would raise taxes for city services 2.6%
When the proposal is combined with the school spending plan, property taxes could rise 4.6%.
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Exchange for enigmatic bitcoin opens in Portland, complete with ATM
The all-digital form of money baffles many people, but the Great Lost Bear restaurant, which accepts the cryptocurrency, used it to receive a $7,000 windfall.
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Portland police investigate apparent drug-related death
The victim was a 26-year-old man, whose body was discovered in an apartment building on Congress Street, police say.
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Two decades later, the sting of Gorham teen’s unsolved slaying endures
Robert Joyal died in a Portland stabbing in 1998, and his family is still pleading for answers.
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Art review: Portland gallery displays ‘Exceptional Objects,’ in photo and sculpture
The work of Yale grads Kate Greene and Bill Albertini is on display through April at Grant Wahlquist Gallery.
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Portland police investigate stabbing of woman in Bayside
Two unknown men confronted the woman, who was stabbed multiple times and suffered non life-threatening injuries on Thursday, police said.