Arrests 1/18 at 1 a.m. Russell Townsend, 51, of Portland, on Brighton Avenue on charges of failure to stop for a police officer, operating after suspension and violation of conditional release. 1/18 at 6 a.m. Kyle T. Hurd, 21, address unlisted, on Stevens Avenue on charges of assault, criminal mischief, criminal restraint and obstructing report […]
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Eighteen grants will boost Maine community conservation projects
The groups receiving grants include Portland Parks Conservancy, Somerset Woods Trustees and the group Hearty Roots.
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Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee accepting written comments
PORTLAND — The city’s Racial Equity Steering Committee is looking for additional public input between now and April 21 when its recommendations are due to the City Council. The committee has hosted two public comment sessions in its effort to address racial and public safety inequities in the city, but it would like “to hear […]
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Police seek man who left suspicious package near Portland Museum of Art
The package – made up of feathers surrounded by a box along with a spray-painted message – prompted police to cordon off Congress Square for more than three hours Saturday afternoon.
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Pedestrians attack motorist with Vermont plates
Two Portland residents allegedly harassed and assaulted a Vermont man near Longfellow Square, saying he shouldn’t be in Maine.
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Portland stands by strict rules for needle exchange despite warnings of higher risk
The city’s health and human services director says the program has maintained access to clean syringes without relaxing its exchange rules, but public health experts say the more restrictive approach can put people at risk during the pandemic.
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Rechargeable battery causes fire at Portland recycling facility
Chemicals from an improperly discarded lithium ion battery apparently ignited materials at the single-sort recycling facility, a spokesman for ecomaine said.
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Pandemic creates winners and losers in Maine’s commercial real estate market
Grocery and home improvement stores, as well as industrial spaces, are booming, but many restaurants have closed and new office development has ground to a halt.
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Portland council holds private meeting with attorney over needle exchange rules
The vote to meet behind closed doors was unanimous despite objections by the Press Herald that the council had not provided a sufficient reason.
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Defend Our Health calls for stricter guidelines when testing for PFAS; criticizes state approach
Patrick MacRoy, deputy director for Defend Our Health, joins other health advocates in calling upon the state to implement stricter and more thorough guidelines when it comes to testing water, food products and sludge for forever chemicals.