Portland Press Herald News Stories

Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, said the bill is a 'long overdue step towards justice' for workers who are primarily Black, Brown, Latino, and Indigenous laborers who have historically been excluded from labor protections.

City voters passed the $54 million school budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Voters also elected 3 school board members in an uncontested race, and approved the school district's proposed budget.

The budget represents a 9.2% increase. The tax rate is expected to increase 15 cents to $14.20.

Town residents voted 911-757 to approve the $53.8 million school budget.

A Greely sophomore's decision to forgo the Class B meet is the result of 'most unrighteous indignation.'

Falmouth voters elected Aristides “Dos” Diaz-Pedros, Andrew Sharp and Danielle Tracy to the Falmouth Town Council.

Retired Portland teacher Jayne Sawtelle has won the at-large Board of Education seat in a special election, and the $172 million budget passed easily.

Voters also decided to continue the school budget referendum process for another 3 years.

Caleb Harvey's walk-off single lifts the Shipbuilders to their seventh straight victory.