Portland Police said Eric Cohen, 25, had a history of mental health problems and was in the midst of a crisis when the incident occurred Sunday.
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Portland may offer incentives to convert short-term rentals to long-term housing
Portland postponed the meeting when Monday’s storm threatened to knock out power.
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Police: Man burned outside Portland convenience store set himself on fire
Police say they believe the man doused himself in gasoline Friday and set himself on fire outside the 7-Eleven on Congress Street.
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Locker Project joins city schools’ effort to feed students
PORTLAND — The Locker Project will supplement the free breakfasts and lunches the Portland school district is providing while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The district’s Food Service Department provides free breakfasts and lunches to students 18 and younger Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. That effort will be supplemented […]
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Downeaster service temporarily suspended
PORTLAND — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has temporarily suspended Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service. The suspension will remain in effect through at least April 30 when the governor’s emergency declaration related to the coronavirus outbreak is set to expire. “The railroad tracks are still active. Freight trains will continue to operate, as […]
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Portland looking for shopping volunteers for elderly
PORTLAND — The city’s Office of Elder Affairs is starting a temporary volunteer service to provide grocery shopping and food delivery to elderly residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Portland residents 65 or older who are unable to go to a grocery store or food pantry and have no family or friends able to help are […]
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Letter: Why does Collins keep giving Trump a pass?
Why does Susan Collins keep making excuses for Trump? “I think in the beginning there were times when he was speaking about what he hoped would happen rather than relying on the data and information of his experts.” She excused Trump’s ineptitude when people desperately needed correct, up-to-date scientific information. Lives are at stake! Collins […]
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Portland man drowns in Back Cove after fleeing police
The 25-year-old was the subject of a police call about an assault of a woman near Miss Portland Diner.
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Maine Observer: A solitary Easter this year
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing will mean that this year’s celebration will be unlike any other.
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Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance
Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.