Prosecutors said they had to drop the charge against Khang Tran because he was a minor at the time of Frank Williams’ slaying in 2008. A second defendant, Shane Hall, is still charged in Williams’ death.
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Portland sees end-of-year surge in drug overdoses, but fewer deaths in 2023
Statewide, drug overdose deaths reported from January-November 2023 declined 13.6% compared to the same period the year before.
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Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations
The threats came a day after Maine’s State House and several others across the country were targeted with hoax bomb threats that authorities say were sent by the same group, highlighting what legislative leaders say is a “concerning and unacceptable trend.”
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Police investigating burglaries at 4 Portland-area food businesses look for connections
The thieves took cash drawers from Coffee by Design and LFK in Portland, and Taco Trio and Buena Vista Filipino Market in South Portland, which shared images of the suspects on social media and asked people to provide tips.
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Videos show moments when Portland police shoot, kill armed man on interstate
Kyle Desmarais, 42, raised a gun and took several steps toward an officer before police killed him in a shootout on Dec. 17, the footage from police body and dashcams shows.
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Exhibit invites viewers to start new year by slowing down
Artists from Maine and around the country will be featured in “Ringing in the New Year,” an exhibition at the Richard Boyd Art Gallery curated to make viewers stop and think about the beauty of the natural world or about the state of society.
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Falmouth 11-year-old headed to World Irish Dance Championships
Fiona Meyer will compete in the World Irish Dance Championships in April.
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Portland clears Harbor View encampment despite protest
The city cleared its largest remaining homeless encampment Tuesday morning. City staff have said there are enough beds at the shelter for those living at the camp.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 3-10
Wed. 1/3 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Wed. 1/3 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 1/4 5 p.m. Parks Commission City Hall Thu. 1/4 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 1/8 5 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Tue. 1/9 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 1/9 […]
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2023 was warmer and wetter. December snow in Portland? Forget about it
Portland had the second least amount of snow on record this December, and the average temperature was 5 degrees above normal. Scientists say climate change is partly to blame.