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Portland poised to make 50-bed expansion permanent at homeless shelter
The Portland Planning Board has approved a plan to permanently expand the Homeless Services Center. The City Council first approved an emergency order temporarily expanding capacity by 50 beds last fall. At the time, the temporary expansion sparked a lengthy debate within the city. Some advocates said the shelter was...
Portland community celebrates beloved crossing guard for his dedication
PORTLAND (WGME) -- For some kids, heading to school in the morning is perhaps not their greatest idea of fun, but one Portland crossing guard is making that trip a little brighter for everyone. Danny Lowe arrives at his crossing guard shift at 7 a.m. sharp by bike. He helps...
Portland Rent Board recommends $8,700 in fines for landlord violations
PORTLAND (WGME) – A Portland landlord has been found in violation of retaliating against her tenant after a rent control dispute. Now, she’s potentially facing thousands of dollars in fines. Wednesday night, the Portland Rent Board voted to recommend $8,700 in fines to the landlord after finding multiple...
Portland paid time off
A government watchdog obtained details on paid time off accruals for city employees in Portland. That’s how many days off are saved up and how much those workers will be paid for unused days when they retire. Adam Andrzejewski, the CEO and founder of Open The Books, has the...
Westbrook considers ordinance to allow emergency shelters within city
WESTBROOK (WGME) – For the first time, Westbrook is considering an ordinance to allow emergency shelters in the city. Facing high numbers of families experiencing homelessness, including dozens of children in Westbrook schools, local leaders say they hope to find temporary shelter for many of them. These would be...
Here's a look at upcoming concerts in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Press Herald music writer Aimsel Ponti joined us in the 207 studio to look at upcoming concerts over the next couple of weeks. WHEN & WHERE: Friday, First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. COST: $39.50 in advance, $45 day of show. DETAILS: Midcoast indie folk-rock...
'Gun Give Back Day' is June 1: Find out where you can return unwanted firearms
MAINE, USA — This Saturday, Maine residents can surrender unwanted firearms and ammunition at local law enforcement agencies as part of "Gun Give Back Day." Every other year, the Maine Gun Safety Coalition (MGSC) partners with local law enforcement to make this event happen. In 2019 and again in 2022, the MGSC collected over 500 guns and over 25,000 rounds of ammunition, according to their website.
Panel to oversee Maine's response to storms
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Since December, storms along the Maine coast and inland areas have destroyed docks, damaged homes and roads, and washed away protective dunes. On Friday, members of a new commission examining how the state responds to storms visited some hard-hit areas in York County. Old...
HHRC Maine stands with those who have Pride
PORTLAND, Maine — Holocaust and Human Rights Center Maine is just one of the many organizations marching down Congress Street in the Portland Pride Parade. It's an event that not only sheds light on injustices of the past but also looks to a future without persecution and discrimination. "For...
State-of-the-art apartment building for people with disabilities coming to Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) -- A state-of-the-art apartment building is coming to The Downs in Scarborough, designed for people with physical disabilities. "Nod right to switch lights on," engineer Mitch Sturgeon said. Sturgeon is one of 61 million Americans with a disability. He has multiple sclerosis. "I've lost the ability to move...
Portland hosting New England Brownfields Summit this week
Thompson's Point was a brownfield prior to being cleaned up and redeveloped. Portland is hosting a New England Brownfields Summit this week, where hundreds of stakeholders are learning about programs to transform the blighted properties into economic engines. Brownfield grants and low interest loans can help communities clean up land...
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