The pending application is the fourth attempt by the cities to obtain the federal funds needed to clean up silt and sand that is reducing berthing space around piers and marine businesses.
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Portland police investigating ‘suspicious’ death along Fore River Parkway
The body of a 36-year-old man was found Wednesday at a campsite near the Fore River Parkway Trail System.
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Portland school district tackles ongoing bus driver shortage
The district is consolidating routes, contracting with outside vendors and offering hiring bonuses and training as well as considering changing school bell schedules to spread out its limited resources.
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Portland’s city arborist reflects on 34 years of service
Jeff Tarling plans to retire at the end of the month from his job overseeing forestry and horticulture for the city of Portland.
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Respected TV journalist Chris Rose dies at age 63
Rose worked for more than three decades at News Center Maine (WCSH-TV) and more recently in public relations for the University of New England.
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Former Cumberland woman sues Portland diocese, former priest, alleging sexual abuse
Mary Banks says she was assaulted and raped by a former Bangor priest while she was a member of a Catholic Youth Organization in 1972.
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National conservative group files civil rights complaint against Portland schools
Parents Defending Education filed a complaint against the district with the U.S. Department of Education over a group for staff members of color.
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Portland’s Old Port about to lose a 50-year-old mainstay
The Old Port Tavern will pour its last drinks on New Year’s Eve after a half-century run as one of the city’s go-to places for a beer, steak or billiards.
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Storm packing heavy rain, strong winds will barrel into Maine Thursday night
Current forecasts call for 50-60 mph wind gusts, potentially leading to more power outages leading into the holiday weekend.
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Carnaval Maine to move downtown, shift away from winter sports
Musical artists Amy Allen, The Mallett Brothers and North Carolina-based band Parmalee are all scheduled to perform at the festival, which will take place March 8-12.