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A memorial outside Cumberland County Jail honors the lives lost on 9/11, with Sheriff Kevin Joyce collaborating with ARC Maine to showcase its importance.

The tribute marks 25 years since the attacks (including local ties) and reflects on the enduring impact for Portland residents.

The Maine Digital Resilience Program is offering up to five grants of $50,000 each to boost community digital safety — nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and public health groups are eligible to apply.

Applications close Thursday, Sept. 10 at noon.

The Maine Legislature passed a new law this summer that stops federal immigration officers from entering public schools and healthcare facilities without a warrant — a move expected to ease family concerns as students head back to class.

After four years apart, the reunited Ghost of Paul Revere is set to headline Ghostland Music Festival on Sunday at Thompson's Point in Portland — the band will perform its mix of folk, Americana, bluegrass and blues.

Archie, the Portland Police comfort dog, has marked 18 months with the department by joining Officer Les Smith for a visit to ARC Maine, reminding locals of his vital role in comforting both officers and community members.

Portland landlords may raise rents up to 2.6% in 2027, a slight jump from 2.2% allowed in 2026.

The change, based on inflation and excluding exempt units (owner-occupied and subsidized housing), follows a new city ordinance and could affect both affordability and investment decisions.

Former Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks and former team owners Bill Burke and Sally McNamara will be inducted into the Portland Sea Dogs Hall of Fame before the game on Sept.

10 at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field.

Maine volunteer Madeleine Wright joined Citizens’ Climate Lobby in July in Washington, D.C. to lobby Senator Collins on the Fix Our Forests Act + continued U.S. Forest Service funding for better forest management.

Her personal story stressed the importance of protecting local communities from climate risks.