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Oppressive heat on its way out of Maine
The weekend was marred by power outages and uncomfortably high temperatures, but relief is on the way.
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Fire forces evacuation of 2 restaurants, closure of block on Commercial Street in Portland
Crews battled a hood vent fire on the roof of the building that houses Flatbread Co. and Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant, the fire chief says.
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State health officials urge Mainers to stay safe in extreme heat
Cooling centers will be open in several towns and cities in southern Maine throughout the weekend as temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s.
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Portland could smash heat record on Saturday
The heat index, a measure of how hot it really feels, could hit 100 degrees Saturday in Portland and 105 in Sanford.
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New condos planned for Munjoy Hill, and the neighborhood is watching
A Portland developer plans to replace a parking lot with a 9-unit building in a neighborhood on edge about new construction.
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Portland panel says Kennebunkport artist should build sculpture at roundabout
But members raise questions about adding a bronze squirrel to a planned statue of a rare hawk that took up residence in Deering Oaks last year.
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Condos selling briskly, hotel construction set to start, at former site of Portland lumber yard
Hobson’s Landing, which will replace Rufus Deering Lumber Co. on Commercial Street, already had 35 condos sold as the final girder was lowered into place Wednesday.
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Portland man facing at least 5 years in prison for selling counterfeit drugs
Colin Harle, who stashed the drugs in a safe that was hidden in woods, pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court.
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Regulators hear CMP customers’ complaints about soaring bills and ‘horrific’ service
The Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Portland as part of its investigation into the company’s billing and customer service practices, along with a rate hike it has requested.