Darien Richardson and Bryan ‘Kage’ Garcia are among several victims whose cases Portland police are still trying to solve.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Suspect in 2016 Portland killing returned to Maine, pleads not guilty
Former South Portland resident Aristotle Stilley was arrested in California last fall and extradited this month to Maine, where he is accused of shooting two men, killing one of them.
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Posted inSports
Maine road races taking steps toward a comeback in 2021
Running events in the state have largely disappeared since the pandemic hit. But some races already have opened registration for their 2021 events, as state officials review their COVID-19 safety guidelines for road races.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland activists, tenants want to join lawsuit and defend rent control
People First Portland and the Foreside Tenant’s Union want to intervene in a lawsuit by the Southern Maine Landlord Association seeking to block implementation of a citizen initiative approved by voters in November.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
University trustees approve 580-bed residence hall, student center for USM
The $99.4 million project is one of several housing initiatives aimed at bringing nearly 1,000 residence hall beds to campuses in Portland, Presque Isle and Farmington by 2023.
Posted inMaine, News
Advocates urge Portland to reconsider needle exchange policy
The city allows clients to receive only the same number of clean needles as the used needles they turn in, unless they qualify for an exemption.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station
Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
ImmuCell reports 2020 sales boost, new product update
The Portland-based animal health company reported a 12% increase in sales and progress on its efforts to earn regulatory approval for a new product called Re-Tain.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Maine Gardener
A new rose book by Maine rose expert Peter E. Kukielski is a stunner
The lavishly illustrated ‘Rosa: The Story of the Rose,’ encompasses history, art, religion and botany.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can’t get a job in their field.