People living near exits 5, 6 and 7 were given 24-hour notice Thursday morning that they’ll be removed on Friday.
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Portland’s departing health director is proud of the work she’s done
Kristen Dow is leaving her role as Portland’s director of health and human services to work for a national consultant. The search for her replacement has begun.
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Three people killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike in Portland
Police say a Honda Civic traveling at a high-rate of speed while heading south in the northbound lanes of I-95 hit 2 other cars between exits 45 and 48.
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Opening of Riverside shelter for asylum seekers in Portland delayed
Portland said the occupancy paperwork was finalized late Wednesday and people can move in on Thursday.
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Portland officers armed with long guns confront groups involved in fight
A department spokesman said both groups were threatening to use firearms, but that no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
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Portland’s homeless population often relies on dangerous propane heaters to stay warm
A warming shelter for 75 people will open in Portland when the temperature drops below 20 degrees or there is more than 10 inches of snow.
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 29-Dec. 6
Wed. 11/29 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 11/29 6 p.m. District 5 Zoom Mon. 12/4 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 12/5 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 12/5 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Zoom Wed. 12/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 12/6 6 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom
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Shelter for asylum seekers to open this week in Portland
The city says the new shelter, providing housing for up to 179 people, will open up about 120 beds at the Homeless Services Center and hopefully get people off the streets.
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Police tentatively identify 1 of 2 people who died in tent fires in Portland, Sanford
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the unrelated fires, or the identity of the person who died in Sanford.
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Two people found dead in tent fires this weekend
The remains of one man were found in a makeshift tent in Sanford on Saturday, while Portland police discovered a body inside a burning tent near Marginal Way on Sunday.