After raising $1.56 million over two years, the nonprofit bicycle and outdoor gear organization secured its location on Washington Avenue, allowing for an expansion of programs and continued accessibility.
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Homeless people are being moved more quickly in Portland, but some have nowhere to go
The city and social service organizations are struggling to help dozens of individuals sleeping outside who can’t or won’t stay in a shelter, but the mayor says Portland can only do so much.
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For instant holiday cheer, watch a livestream of the Monument Square tree
The camera will be up and running through mid-January.
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Portland wakes up Sunday to first significant snowfall of the winter
But sun and temperatures in the mid-40s were forecast to melt much of the 1-3 inches that accumulated across southern Maine early Sunday.
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Portland school district files suit against parents over special education reimbursement
Portland Public Schools is appealing a state decision that it failed to timely evaluate a student for special education eligibility and ordered the district to pay for private education.
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Longtime firefighter tapped as Portland’s next fire chief
Chad Johnston has served with the department for 25 years. The City Council will vote on his appointment at its next meeting.
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Portland man critically injured in Munjoy Hill stabbing
Police say there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the public, but have released few details about the incident.
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Windham man pleads not guilty to role in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack
Kaleb Cidre, 22, is one of 5 men arrested by Portland police last month and charged with elevated aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit elevated aggravated assault.
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Portland man charged with murder after body found in apartment
Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Matthew Merrick, of Portland.
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The Wrap: Mash Tun’s new owners, a second Stacks and a Maine chef at the White House
Plus, two Feast of the Seven Fishes events happening in southern Maine.