Outgoing Portland police chief will take over as security director at Wex

Chief Frank Clark has accepted a position as director of global security at Wex and will start later this year, the company said Tuesday.

Portland Symphony Orchestra implements new safety measures

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.

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.

Portland joins Lewiston to fund passenger rail study

Mayor Mark Cayer said he reached out after Auburn declined to provide half the local match.

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.

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.

Portland council decides not to require masks in public settings to fight COVID-19

Instead, city councilors decide to reinforce public education and outreach, encouraging everyone in the city to take steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Maine food stamp recipients see first major benefits boost in four decades

The hope is that it will help bring stability to some of the many state residents experiencing food insecurity.

Mad Horse Theatre Company announces four productions for its 2021-22 season