The graffiti damaged the Jacob Cousins Memorial on the Eastern Promenade.
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Portland closes parking lots adjacent to Back Cove Trail to reduce use
While the popular trail is not closed, 2 parking lots offering easy access will be shut down starting Tuesday morning.
Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding
The nonprofit is providing 50 emergency shelter beds at the Sullivan gymnasium in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.
Thomas Dyro, a mainstay of Portland’s recovery community, dies at age 70
Mr. Dyro got sober in 2002 and became active in several recovery programs.
Portland school officials refining remote learning plans as outbreak goes on
They have been fielding questions around grading, work load and technology, and say they will continue to update plans as they get feedback.
Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April
Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.
Portland City Council bans short-term rentals during pandemic
The restriction is now part of the city’s stay-at-home order, which is extended through April 27.
Maine businesses learn to work through pandemic
Coronavirus compels shops and service providers to change platforms, procedures and even products.
InterMed furloughs one-third of its health care workforce
Employees were informed of the decision Thursday, after the practice shut down non-essential health services.
More grocery stores asking shoppers not to use reusable bags
To reduce the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Janet Mills signs an order delaying a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags until 2021.