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Trial will ask whether Portland landlord is at fault in fire deaths

It would be a first in Maine if Gregory Nisbet is convicted of manslaughter over building conditions, and many will be monitoring the case closely.

by Beth Quimby October 2, 2016

The grave of William Blake gets a stone of recognition at a Portland cemetery that also was nearly forgotten.

Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says the overdose antidote isn’t a long-term solution to the problem, but ‘ it is a miracle drug that saves lives.’

The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.

Food

The celebrity chef’s cinematographer, who lives in Portland half the year, takes us behind the lens.

Dozens of readers of the Maine Sunday Telegram article offer the girl’s family clothes, toys, furniture and other support.

Espen Brungodt, 28, sent threatening messages to police Aug. 3 that led to a lockdown of the police station parking garage.

City officials tour two shelters in Massachusetts as big changes to emergency food and shelter services are considered.

by Bob Keyes September 25, 2016

Tim Rollins, who grew up in Pittsfield, created the colorful piece with his art collective K.O.S.

Dozens of people have lived homeless in the woods of Portland this year. One of them is a 5-year-old girl.