In a memo to the council Friday, the chief said officers were unable to take enforcement action due to the circumstances surrounding a fight that broke out. But the district attorney said charges were possible and the response fell short.
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Thirty Mainers become citizens at joyful naturalization ceremony
Many waited years to gain citizenship and celebrated the milestone with cheering family members.
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Portland police investigate after body is found on Marginal Way
The man was found dead inside a car at the Marginal Way park-and-ride lot.
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Portland asks for donations to support asylum seekers as city prepares to open Expo
The Expo is slated to open Monday as a temporary emergency shelter for up to 300 asylum-seeking individuals and families.
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Another Old Port bar and restaurant announces it will close
Pat’s Pizza, which has operated in Portland’s Old Port for 14 years, will close Sunday.
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Parking lot next to Miss Portland Diner could pave way to affordable housing
A Portland City Council committee has discussed the idea of converting the space, a change that would disrupt business for the diner, its owners say.
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First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College
She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America’ tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.
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The Wrap: Bruce’s Burritos closes in Yarmouth
Also, Parlor Ice Cream to broaden its distribution, Captain Sam’s closes in Old Port, Coffee By Design to leave L.L. Bean’s flagship store, and more.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: April 5-12
Wed. 4/5 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 4/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thu. 4/6 5 p.m. City/School Finance Committee Zoom Thu. 4/6 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom Thu. 4/6 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 4/10 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 4/11 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 4/11 […]
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People and Business: April 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Michael Jackson has ben promoted to the new position of senior vice president and chief innovation officer at Town and Country Federal Credit Union. He joined the credit union in 2008 and has served as director of strategic initiatives and worked in e-commerce, project management, strategy and innovation. Paul Musgrove has been […]