The suspect was still at large after the shooting on Congress Street around 8:30 p.m. and the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Lawmakers consider panel to better integrate New Mainers into public schools
The 16-member panel would build on the lessons learned by communities with sizable New Mainer populations, such as Portland and Lewiston.
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Emergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland
The group will consist not only of city officials and community service providers, but also people from the Bayside Trail encampment that has raised safety concerns.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
USM grad returns to Maine as conductor on national tour of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Jonathan Marro discovered his love for musical theater as a student at the Osher School of Music.
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Traffic stop in Portland leads to seizure of large amount of fentanyl
Portland police arrest one man on trafficking charges and also confiscate other drugs and cash.
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Portland school board committee supports revised budget proposal
They propose returning about $1 million of $3.6 million in unexpected state aid to taxpayers.
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The Sea Dogs will soon be back, along with the Sea Dogs Biscuit
The Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream treat will be available at the Portland Sea Dogs home opener and for the remainder of the team’s 2023 season
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Portland schools receive quarter-million dollar donation
The anonymous donation will be used to enrich music and arts programs in Portland public schools.
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Maine Flower Show comes to an end
Organizers say it’s doubtful the popular show that gave winter-weary Mainers a breath of spring will ever return.
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Maine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who are paying extra for something they’re not getting.