Crews expect to be working in the area through the evening commute.
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USM holds memorial service for junior who drowned in Philippines
Kim Lim was a 2010 graduate of South Portland High School who was excelling at the university.
Probe continues into Lyman crash that killed young girl
Police say they will have to do more tests to determine whether the 4-year-old girl was strapped into a booster seat at the time.
Police train to respond to ‘active shooter’
The exercise includes smoke, gunfire sounds and screams to simulate a roaming gunman scenario.
Dogs involved in attack on Lebanon girl pass test for rabies
The two pit bulls show no signs of rabies after a 10-day quarantine, officials say.
Casco Bay Bridge reopens after drawbridge malfunction
The bridge was closed for more than two hours on the side that motorists use to enter Portland from South Portland.
Portland police practice responding to mass shooting
The department this week finished three months of training, a series of exercises aimed at familiarizing officers with what they need to do in the chaos of a real shooting scenario.
Slain Falmouth mom would talk about son ‘and cry’
Shirley Leighton, an artist and business owner, is remembered as ‘a lovely lady’ and compassionate parent.
Man arrested after chase in Windham that reached 110 mph
The driver eventually stops and runs into some woods, only to be arrested when he emerges.
Saco horse barn burns, but only chickens are lost
Wind fanned the flames at the rural location, but firefighters are able to save a nearby storage building.