Police said they found the vehicle blocking traffic on Elm and Lancaster streets and arrested the man, who faces several charges, after a two-hour standoff.
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The city of Portland is paying residents to buy e-bikes from local stores
The city has been giving qualifying Portlanders as much as $2,500 each to help purchase e-bikes under the goal of making transportation more accessible and safe.
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Mainers mark 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride
Lanterns were lit across the state, readings of Longfellow’s epic poem were held in Augusta and Portland, and bells were rung in South Portland, Gorham and beyond.
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Portland church hosts students for Good Friday stations of the cross
St. Brigid School students performed the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at St. Joseph Church in Portland. The Christian holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, days before the celebration of Easter Sunday and his resurrection. All photos by Gregory Rec.
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Jon Stewart’s June show in Portland postponed to Nov. 1
A representative from PortTix said that no specific reason was given for the rescheduling.
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Allagash Brewing Co. will open Scarborough location in July
The Portland-based company first announced in 2022 that it would open at The Downs, the state’s largest mixed-use development.
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Another weed shop opened on Forest Ave. This is how they all survive.
There are now six cannabis shops within a mile and a half of Forest Avenue, and their owners say there’s room for all of them.
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Preble Street, Maine Needs team up to streamline donations for homeless people
The Portland nonprofits say the partnership will better facilitate the distribution of items to people who are homeless or newly housed.
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A police chase violated some Maine law enforcement policies. Was it necessary?
A review of chase policies shows the large-scale response violated some departments’ own rules, though leaders say breaking them was a necessary choice because of the circumstances.
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Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts
Companies and their customers are canceling projects, delaying expansions and struggling to make sense of Trump’s ever-changing tariff actions.