The city manager has approved a pilot program relocating the trucks to 10 spots in the middle-level parking lot on Cutter Street.
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Congress Square’s $7.2 million makeover has begun. Expect disruptions.
One day it will have wider sidewalks, lusher landscaping, new art. But it’s going to be messy for a time before it’s done.
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Police still searching for truck driver who struck cars, building in Portland
Portland police have not released any more information about their progress in identifying the driver of a tractor-trailer that struck cars and a building last Friday but kept on trucking.
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Tractor-trailer strikes cars, parking meter on Forest Avenue Friday morning
A witness said the driver ignored bystanders who yelled at him to stop, and then drove off. It was unclear Friday night whether the driver had been tracked down by police.
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Southern Maine bus companies set to deploy electric buses
Greater Portland Metro and Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach Transit plan to launch the operation of four electric-powered buses in mid-May.
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Portland planning board delays decision on religious center’s gathering permit
Some residents have voiced concerns about noise and traffic related to Chabad Lubavitch of Maine, though the leader of the Jewish religious and community space said he wants to be a good neighbor.
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Portland police investigating string of catalytic converter thefts
A total of 12 thefts have occurred or been attempted over the past two months, police say.
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Former Portland mayor, his landlord, present clashing claims in eviction hearing
Judge Susan Oram said she will weigh the evidence presented at the one-day hearing Tuesday and expects to issue a written decision as quickly as possible.
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Part of island in Portland Harbor sells for $5.3 million
The northern half of historic House Island was purchased by House Island Holdings LLC.
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Portland looking again at voting rights for noncitizens in municipal elections
A proposal before the charter commission would allow all residents of legal voting age the right to participate in local races, but questions remain about the legality and impact on a vulnerable population.