“It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor,” a marine historian says.
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Thirsty for breakfast?
The Thirsty Pig launches a breakfast service that reflects what people are eating now.
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Bob Mitton, owner of iconic Old Port barber shop, dies at 83
Mr. Mitton opened his shop in 1959 and ran it at various addresses, notably on Fore Street, for a half-century.
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Small crowds, but good cheer, on Independence Day in the Old Port
Portland’s historic district has a quiet Fourth of July, with visitors largely following pandemic-era precautions.
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Maine business openings Monday expected to be ‘slow and cautious’
The next phase in Maine’s recovery plan from the coronavirus pandemic includes retail stores reopening and restaurants in southern Maine offering outside dining.
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Portland police charge man with random Old Port assault
Police say a homeless man from South Carolina is responsible for the random attack Jan. 13 on a woman walking in the Old Port.
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Developer’s request would lay groundwork for Portland’s tallest building
Tim Soley wants city planners to double the heights allowed for new building projects in the Old Port that create and preserve publicly accessible open space.
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Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port
The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.
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Man receives yearlong sentence for firing gun after Old Port fight
Noor Mohamed is sentenced on state charges for firing 3 shots after a fight, but he will be released within days because of time already served.
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Six-story garage proposed as first piece of major project in downtown Portland
The company behind the development near the Old Port wants to build the garage with space for stores, apartments and offices.