Maine Hardware did brisk business when word got out this weekend that it still had a good supply of glasses that let you look at the sun.
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Reports of bike thefts are on the rise in Portland
Portlanders say they are noticing more frequent bike thefts. Police think those bikes are being resold for money or used for transportation.
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Volunteer to help Portland’s public orchard grow
Anybody who wanders by is free to pluck fruit from the trees and shrubs at Mt. Joy Orchard in the city’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood.
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Joseph Brennan, former Maine governor, congressman and political leader, dies at 89
The Portland native also served in both chambers of the Maine Legislature and as state attorney general.
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Lead detective takes stand in trial over 2016 Portland shooting
Aristotle Stilley, the man accused of killing David Anderson and wounding Abdirahman Abdullah barely came up in detective Jeffrey Tully’s three hours of testimony on Friday.
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From the archives: The 1963 eclipse brought wonder, disappointment to central Maine
The people who could see the rare astronomical phenomenon were awed, but because of rainstorms, many never got a glimpse.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland City Council gets its first look at amended 2024-25 school budget
The school board’s finance committee on Monday voted to add 17 positions that were originally slated to be cut back into the budget for a cost of $1.3 million.
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Heavy snow in April? Mainers scoff at spring storm after warm winter
The wet, heavy snow brings out a mix of resignation, excitement and anger among some of those braving the nor’easter Thursday.
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Third day of testimony in Portland 2016 killing focuses on the gun, suspect’s height
Aristotle Stilley, 27, has been charged with the 2016 murder of David Anderson and the aggravated assault of Abdirahman Abdullahi.
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Portland says fake parking notices were put up around city
The city says the fake notices alerted the public to new parking policies that do not exist.