Have you ever thought of trying standup comedy? Now is your chance! Couch to Mic is a performance-based educational experience. Participants spend four weeks – in person, with other humans – writing, rehearsing and performing their own, original 5-ish minutes of comedy at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. The program consists of four classes […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra implements new safety measures
PORTLAND — In response to the rise of the highly contagious and virulent Delta variant, and out of concern for the health and safety of the Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians, staff, volunteers and concert-goers, the PSO has implemented a series of new safety measures. Unless otherwise directed by city, state, or federal health officials, these […]
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Portland police identify officer who shot man during burglary investigation
Police say Officer Nevin Rand shot Edward C. Hyman early Saturday morning after witnesses identified Hyman as a suspect in a reported burglary.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Inmates and families decry conditions in Cumberland County Jail during lockdown
People housed in the jail in Portland say suicide attempts are up and their mental health is deteriorating during what is effectively solitary confinement.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Warning to those on Portland’s payroll: Keep your criticisms to yourself
A school principal exercised her right to free speech – or so she thought.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland-based Wex mandates vaccinations for all in-office workers
The policy comes a few weeks before a federal rule requiring vaccinations or weekly COVID tests for workers at large companies is to take effect.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Jail problems nearly boil over after Cumberland County declares emergency
A steady, years-long stream of departures at the jail has turned a small COVID-19 outbreak into a full-blown crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bicyclist at Maine Med with life-threatening injuries after being hit by boat trailer
The 63-year-old Portland man was in the vicinity of 335 Forest Ave. when he was hit Tuesday night. Police are asking anyone who saw the crash to contact the department.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect arrested after shots fired on Congress Street
Portland police say no one was injured and they recovered a gun.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
USM President Cummings will step down at end of the school year
Glenn Cummings took over in 2015 and has helped transform the university during a challenging period. He plans to return to a faculty position.