Week of searching and waiting takes toll on missing man’s family

Despite an intense effort by his family, the Congolese community and Portland police, Samuel Mugisha has not been seen since he left his North Deering apartment on Nov. 4.

Biddeford man dies at Cumberland County jail

A jail official said Richard Putze, 62, was found unresponsive in his cell in the medical unit early Wednesday morning.

Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust receives grant for project

Portland landlord goes to court to keep rents private

The lawsuit argues that information about rents is considered trade secrets and should not be publicly disclosed.

It’s November, but southern Maine has been basking in warmth

Portland enjoyed near-record high temperatures Monday, after a warm weekend. Seasonably cold weather will return briefly to the area, but then another warm-up is ahead.

Developer has plans for another East Bayside brewery or distillery, but no one to run it yet

If the Portland Planning Board approves, a former warehouse would be enlarged to accommodate a yet-to-be-determined beverage maker.

Top Gun applications open until Nov. 30

Portland scrambling to find housing for pregnant asylum seekers

With the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program coming to an end, city officials and nonprofits are especially worried about finding housing for at least two dozen pregnant asylum seekers.

Opponents of Portland referendums hold significant fundraising advantage

More than $1.1 million has been raised to fight a slate of referendums before city voters, while just over $100,000 has been raised to support them.

Portland man arrested, charged with domestic violence assault and arson

Marcus Trusty, 46, is accused of setting fire to a Pembroke Street apartment building on Sunday night.