Portland News

Republicans are hoping for something to crow about at the end of a light election day.

A Newcastle man convicted of killing his father and former girlfriend wants Maine's highest court to overturn his convictions.

Originally published November 7, 2009 at 4:07 p.m., updated November 7, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. PORTLAND, Maine a ' Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

The Red Claws announced Billy Thomas as their firstplayer. The team will play their first pre-season game on Monday, November 23rd vs.

Published: Nov 05, 2009 6:10 am - By Randy Billings SOUTH PORTLAND a ' The City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a two-year contract with firefighters, who will not receive across-the-board raises, but gained a no-layoff clause.

On November 3, two Green Party city councilmembers were re-elected in Portland, Maine.

But that's ok, because the second floor is flooded. Mike Russell Location Portland, Maine, USA Birthday July 16 Title baby vegetable murderer Company Bio I grew up in the country in Arkansas, spent 12 years in Philly, was widowed at 30, taught five years in a rough inner city high school in Philly, then moved to Maine in 2007 to be with my hubby.

10/29 at 10:26 p.m. Pressley Neil, 41, was arrested on a warrant on Anthoine Street by Officer Jeffrey Pooler.

Police arrested two men Wednesday in connection with a number of bank robberies in Portland.

Stunned and angry, national gay rights leaders Wednesday blamed scare-mongering ads - and President Barack Obama's lack of engagement - for a bitter election setback in Maine that could alter the dynamics for both sides in the gay-marriage debate.

Jesse Connolly gives a grim yet unofficial announcement regarding the defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov.

But medical marijuana advocates say Maine won't become like Los Angeles, where hundreds of dispensaries have popped up and come under critical scrutiny.

An unusual Halloween charity race has set a world record. The organizers of the Denver Gorilla Run said the 1,061 people ran 3.5 miles dressed as gorillas.

Police in Portland are looking for the man they say robbed the Key Bank branch at 400 Forest Avenue on Tuesday.

Supporters of same-sex marriage Suzanne Blackburn, left, and Ann DiMella, of Portland , prepare to set up a NO on 1 sign in Deering Oaks Park, Tuesday, Nov.

PORTLAND a ' The City Council Monday gave the developer of a historic Congress Street building a tax break, saying renovation of the building could lead to rejuvenation of a depressed section of downtown.

Kathy Stickel joins a rally to support gay marriage rights inA Portland, Maine on Monday.

British television personality David Frost , left, and disgraced former U.S. President Richard Nixon spar on camera in Peter Morgan's "Frost/Nixon," a stage drama that has its Maine premiere at Good Theater in Portland.

Gay marriage has lost in every single state in which it has been put to a popular vote.

PORTLAND a ' The Planning Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved a proposal for a bowling alley in the Bayside neighborhood, but tabled a vote on an overlay zone that would contain future growth of the Waynflete School in the city's West End.