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September 22, 2022

Portland's Board of Education upsets parents with school choice vote

At a board meeting in Portland, Maine, parents were upset to find out that the school board changed the district's high school admissions policy, which ends school choice after 43 years.

September 22, 2022

Portland candidate fined $77K for accepting illegal contributions

A man running for the Portland City Council will be fined $77K for accepting a 96% discounted rental office, which is over the legal limit under the campaign finance program.

September 20, 2022

Portland art festival event is free to 'Black folks' but '$80 for all others'

An event at a Portland-area art festival offers free admission to "Black folks" but costs $80 for "all others" to attend, according to an event description.

September 19, 2022

Portland residents targeted by man lobbing objects at unsuspecting drivers slam slap on wrist for suspect

Portland residents are speaking out against a suspect accused of targeting drivers and throwing heavy objects at their windows, questioning why he was only issued a citation.

September 16, 2022

Portland woman finds stranger asleep in son's bedroom, released from jail one day later

A Portland woman is in a state of shock after the stranger who allegedly entered her home and threw an ottoman at her was released from jail.

September 15, 2022

Is Biden a uniter or divider? Americans in Pennsylvania and Oregon weigh in

Americans in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Portland, Oregon, shared their thoughts as to whether President Joe Biden has united or divided this country.

September 14, 2022

Washington and Oregon voters say abortion, affordable housing among top election priorities

Oregon and Washington residents say abortion rights, affordable housing and the environment are among their top voting priorities this election season.

September 13, 2022

Portland-area mayor's home targeted by arson suspect who allegedly set fire by garage, fled scene

Police launched an arson investigation after a suspect allegedly set a fire at the home of Vancouver, Washington Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, who serves the city nine miles from Portland.

September 13, 2022

Portlanders are taking precautions to avoid being attacked in response to rising crime

Some Portland residents worry about being physically attacked while walking in the city or encountering someone dealing with mental health or drug issues.

September 12, 2022

Portlanders take precautions to avoid being attacked in response to rising crime

Some Portland residents worry about being physically attacked while walking in the city or encountering someone dealing with mental health or drug issues.