Zeneyda Barrera Hernandez, an 18-year-old resident of Lynn, Massachusetts, had been held without bail since Monday.
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So far, Portland has seen less snowfall than any winter in the last decade
Only about 17 inches of snow have fallen in the city since Oct. 1, about half as much as usual.
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Portland Jetport cancels some American Airlines flights after deadly DC crash
Ronald Reagan National Airport was temporarily closed following a midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 on the aircraft.
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Founder of nonprofit that bought Maine newspapers stepping down as CEO
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro co-founded the trust in 2021 and has been its CEO since, leading the acquisition of daily and weekly newspapers and websites in Maine previously owned by Reade Brower.
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Wed. 1/29 Noon Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 1/30 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Fri. 1/31 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 2/3 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 2/4 6:30 p.m. Landcare Management Advisory Zoom Wed. 2/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
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Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here
A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off lifelines for new Mainers during the first three months in a new community.
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Man sentenced to 15 years for 2008 Portland homicide
Shane Hall pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Frank Williams after prosecutors agreed to dismiss a murder charge.
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State budget cuts could mean higher taxes in Portland, council says
City councilors and the mayor suggested an increase of between 3.2% and 7% for the city’s share of taxes in fiscal year 2026.
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Portland food pantry opens in new location, sees fewer clients
After facing temporary closure due to construction at its location in Woodfords Corner, Project FEED is operating from 640 Brighton Ave.
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Portland philosophy professor compiles 18 years of pop culture analysis
Based on a philosophy blog that he has been running for 18 years, USM philosophy professor Jason Read’s new book “Unemployed Negativity” contemplates popular culture and what it says about us all.