The vessel was damaged last month during a rescue near Jewell Island.
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A cyclist collapsed on Portland’s Back Cove. Strangers saved his life.
When Peter Morrison found out bystanders had given him CPR after he collapsed while on a bike ride, social media helped him find them.
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Fire that damaged historic tourism building in Portland under investigation
The Maine Publicity Bureau Building once was home to the nonprofit now known as the Maine Tourism Association. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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Portland firefighters investigate gas leak at Boda, area now safe
A section of Congress Street was closed between High and State Streets while firefighters responded.
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Two antique buses catch fire in Portland
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting in an ongoing investigation of the fire, which extended to the exterior of nearby building before firefighters extinguished it.
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Fire marshals searching Portland property after fatal fire
Douglas Grant, 36, of Portland, died in the March 6 blaze at 11 Olympia St.
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Portland police remove body from Grant Street attic
Police said the death does not appear to be suspicious but are investigating.
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Longtime firefighter tapped as Portland’s next fire chief
Chad Johnston has served with the department for 25 years. The City Council will vote on his appointment at its next meeting.
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Portland Fire Department puts out another brush fire on Commercial Street
The brush fire is the second to hit Portland in 2 weeks as Maine and the rest of New England continue to grapple with dry conditions and high fire risk.
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Brush fire extinguished in Portland’s West End amid dry, gusty weather
The fire burned near Commercial and Danforth streets on Saturday morning, Portland fire officials said.