Partners for World Health is shipping medical supplies – that hospitals and other facilities would otherwise throw out – to relief organizations.
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Busiest stretch of highway in Maine shutting down to traffic next month
I-295 between Falmouth and Portland will close for 64 hours while crews install a new bridge over Veranda Street in Portland.
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Jet’s collision with bird forces emergency landing at Portland jetport
The regional carrier had 52 passengers aboard when a bird struck the nose of the plane Sunday morning, an airport spokesman says.
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Home heating oil prices in southern Maine break the $5-per-gallon mark
Of the 30 southern Maine oil companies listed on MaineOil.com, all but 8 were charging more than $5 a gallon Tuesday night, and some had increased prices by 50 cents a gallon or more in just a few hours.
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Portland family’s request to change park’s name raises questions about history
The Noyes family is asking for Bedford Park to be renamed Noyes Park, but a decision has twice been delayed as city councilors seek more information.
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Nonprofit unveils long-term plan to remake B&M property into high-tech campus
A 20-year redevelopment plan to construct classrooms, offices and apartments for the Roux Institute has some area residents concerned about the project’s size.
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Three people hurt when motor vehicle hits utility pole in Portland
The crash took place around 3 p.m. Sunday on Washington Avenue, police say.
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Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine
About 40 people attended a vigil Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s Cathedral, while others watched via livestream video.
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Snowstorm to bury parts of Maine, including Greater Portland, on Friday
The National Weather Service is predicting that 8 to 12 inches will fall in southern and western areas.
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Record warmth one day, and a snowstorm likely two days hence
Portland set a record high of 66 degrees Wednesday, but temperatures are expected to reach only the 20s Thursday, and a storm is expected to dump as much as 12 inches of snow on southern areas Friday.