The owners suddenly shut down the ale house that had an unprecedented number of craft beers on tap when it opened in Portland.
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Couple will rebuild where blaze killed 6 on Noyes Street in 2014
They plan a duplex on the lot, plus a tribute to the victims of a calamity that stunned Portland and led to a landlord’s conviction on a fire code violation.
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Man dies following 3-vehicle crash on Portland’s Brighton Avenue
Portland police want to speak with anyone who helped respond to the three-vehicle crash and subsequent death of Patrick Lobor, a 22-year-old Portland man.
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Peaks to Portland swimmers ready to splash in Casco Bay two days after sewage spill
Saturday’s race will go on after testing shows reduced bacteria levels near East End Beach.
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Beloved Portland dive bar ends one era, but soon begins another
The establishment that inspired patrons to mobilize when it was threatened with demolition will change owners – but not much else.
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Maine Girls’ Academy gamely faces last hurrah with cheers, tears
The private all-girls school opened its doors one last time Thursday night for alumnae and their families to reminisce and watch a basketball game, the school’s signature sport.
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Sewage spill casts doubt on Peaks to Portland Swim, a summer staple
Organizers for the event Saturday are optimistic tests will show that competitors face no danger.
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Maine celebrity chef, husband to accept penalties over charges of writing nearly $20,000 in bad checks
Thomas Bard is expected to serve 48 hours in jail and plead to a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and Shannon Bard will perform community service and is likely to see her case dismissed.
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Theater review: Opera Maine doesn’t need frills for a thrilling ‘Figaro’
The production of Mozart’s opera will be repeated Friday at Merrill Auditorium.
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Lawsuit alleging abuses by York County sheriff personnel is settled
The suit stems from a 2011 incident in which a couple said they were threatened and illegally arrested by deputies over a financial dispute with a retired Portland police officer.