But the Portland hospital reopened to visitations Sunday evening after Portland police and Maine State Police gave the all-clear.
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Portland looking for alternatives after site targeted for temporary shelter falls through
A city spokesperson said Thursday the location the city and state had been working on fell through due to the requirements of the city’s Green New Deal ordinance.
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Portland Planning Board questions Roux campus developers at proposal’s first public airing
A proposal to give the former B&M Baked Beans factory a special institutional designation came under scrutiny because the campus would include substantial commercial development in support of the high-tech graduate school.
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Maine Med videographer wins regional Emmy award for COVID film
Charlie Berg’s brief film recognizes the efforts of ICU nurses struggling to care for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients during a virus surge last summer.
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Portland’s walking food tours hope to outpace the pandemic
After two dicey years marred by COVID concerns, Maine Day Ventures looks to expand its tour offerings this month.
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Portland Charter Commission considering changes to city leadership proposal
The commission is looking at amendments intended to give the City Council more of a check on an executive mayor’s power.
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Westbrook deputy economic director takes Portland city clerk’s job
Westbrook Deputy Director of Economic Development Ashley Rand has accepted a job as Portland city clerk and will start work there in early July. The Portland City Council gave unanimous approval to Rand’s appointment June 6. She will replace City Clerk Kathy Jones, who is retiring. Rand has worked in Westbrook for more than six […]
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Headstone, finally installed, brings comfort to Afghan general’s widow
Press Herald readers and others donated thousands of dollars to help a Westbrook immigrant in many ways.
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Portland police recover stolen rifle in Riverton neighborhood
Authorities are warning residents that a second weapon may have been hidden by an individual experiencing mental health issues.
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After food truck furor boils over, city adds spots on Eastern Prom
After food truck operators and employees protested outside City Hall on Thursday morning, the city found a way to accommodate all applicants in the Cutter Street parking lot beginning June 15.