Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city
Portland is set to shake up its long‑standing arts tax. Council President Jamie Dunphy says the current $35 yearly levy on adults earning over $1, 000 is outdated and poorly managed. He plans to reallocate some of the unused $9 million that sits in reserve, aiming to give about $1. 5 million a year
Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b
Portland's city council finally passed a law to create an independent police review board. This happened four years after people voted for it. The board is supposed to keep an eye on the police. But the council made some big changes to the plan. They did this after talking to the police for a long t
Water treatment just got a boost from a tiny element: sulfur. Scientists have been working on ways to make water treatment more effective and eco-friendly. They've come up with a new electrode that uses sulfur to make two key processes work better. These processes are ozone production and chlorine c
Portland, Maine, is a city known for its warmth and welcoming nature, but it's also a place where people are standing up for their neighbors. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents might find the city's atmosphere a bit chilly, as many residents are not happy about their presence. The cit
Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0
Water from homes travels through pipes to a treatment plant. There, it goes through several steps to become clean again. First, large items like sticks and plastic are removed. Then, in the primary treatment, oils and greases float to the top, while solids sink to the bottom. Next, bacteria help bre
Portland has been soaked by rain and snow for weeks. But now, the weather is about to change. The heavy downpours are expected to stop soon. This means the holiday season's wetness is finally winding down. People in Portland can look forward to a drier week ahead. The rain and snow that have been a
Portland is at a crossroads. The mayor is thinking about changing the city's needle exchange policy. This policy gives out clean needles to people who use drugs. The idea is to stop the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. But some people are upset about finding used needles in public places
