No one was injured, but state police responding to the scene temporarily closed two of three lanes near Tukey’s Bridge.
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Portland testing the waters for redevelopment of Maine State Pier
The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
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Portland council votes to re-establish Martin Luther King Jr. task force
The seven members are charged with identifying a public space in the city that will be renamed to honor the civil rights icon.
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Portland council takes stand against oil, gas drilling off coast
Its resolution calling for nearby waters to be exempt from President Trump’s exploration order will be sent to federal agencies.
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Despite noise, summer concerts approved again for Portland pier
City Council votes unanimously to allow the shows again this year at the Maine State Pier.
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Mayor calls for more protections for tenants during State of the City address
Ethan Strimling avoids talking about the political tensions that have roiled City Hall, stressing the previous year’s successes and proposing a range of policy and spending initiatives.
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Munjoy Hill performance hall before city for final approval
If the Portland Planning Board approves the project Tuesday, the Friends of the St. Lawrence Church will be able to turn its attention to fundraising.
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Portland’s tough new ban on synthetic pesticides allows few exceptions
Hadlock Field, Riverside Golf Course and 5 athletic field will be the only exempt properties when the ordinance takes effect July 1, 2019.
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Portland council votes 9-0 to ban synthetic pesticides in city
Hadlock Field, Riverside Golf Course and 5 athletic field will be the only exempt properties when the ordinance takes effect July 1.
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Airport directors: Facility charge supports critically needed Maine infrastructure
Congress should raise the cap on the passenger fee, now set at $4.50, which would help fund improvements in Portland and Bangor.