Several homeless encampments had cropped up along the trail over the past year as city officials cracked down on public camping. That caused a roughly 1-mile stretch of the trail to fall into disrepair, the head of Portland Trails said.
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Live updates: Mainers gather across the state for latest No Kings protests
Organizers say they expect even larger crowds than those that gathered in June to protest the Trump administration’s actions. In Maine, rallies are planned for Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta and dozens of other communities.
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Cumberland County commissioners poised to weigh in on ICE use of jail
Monday’s meeting could determine whether the county continues allowing federal immigration detention at its jail. Advocates plan to rally beforehand and urge the commissioners to end the agreement.
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Flashback to our Ace Frehley interview ahead of ’98 KISS show in Maine
The original lead guitarist’s interview came as KISS decided to reunite and once again don their iconic face paint and “Destroyer” tour outfits.
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Portland parent deported after ICE arrest near Talbot school
Denis Omar Rivera Martinez was not able to appear in court on a domestic violence charge after immigration officials removed him from the country.
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Planned closure of trail near Tukey’s Bridge frustrates Portland bike commuters
Unitil is planning to close a section of Back Cove Trail next week to retire a natural gas pipeline. Some cyclists and pedestrians say they’ve been annoyed by a perceived lack of communication and multiple delays.
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Court documents detail how police found runaway Pownal teenager in Portland
A 23-year-old is facing kidnapping charges related to the weeklong disappearance of the 13-year-old, who was found safe Tuesday night.
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A Roman water cure — in Portland’s Lincoln Park | Column
Some public spaces remind us to slow down and enjoy the moment.
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Authorities searching for missing teen last seen in Freeport
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says the 13-year-old is believed to be in the Portland or Biddeford areas.
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Fatal apartment fire in Portland ruled an accident
Nicole Niehoff, 45, and Jake Millett, 40, who died in the Munjoy Hill apartment building fire, were remembered by friends as being kind and generous.