A buildup of snow or ice prevented the bridge from closing properly, but lanes in both directions reopened before 8 p.m.
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Three honored by ecomaine for environmental commitment
Allagash Brewing Co., Ruth’s Reusable Resources and David Pope from Massabesic Middle School win top awards.
Sports Digest: Portland’s Moss named Gatorade Player of the Year
The dynamic senior guard is now a two-time winner of the state-wide award.
Boys’ basketball: Next year’s contenders could be a mix of old and new
With many top players graduating, there is room for change among southern Maine’s best teams.
Heavy snow and gusty winds move across Maine, causing flood of Thursday cancellations
The foot or more of wet, sticky snow coating many parts of the state is expected to cause power outages before the storm winds down.
Paciarino restaurant moving into former Zapoteca space on Fore Street
The restaurant’s current home will be expanded into extra retail space for Italian foods.
Fatal police shooting of man in Portland was justified, Maine Attorney General’s Office rules
It says Sgt. Nicholas Goodman had reason to believe Chance David Baker was about to use deadly force that day in February 2017 at Union Station Plaza.
Portland fire chief retiring after 27 years with city
David Jackson has been chief for two years and will retire at the end of March.
Spending for Portland schools would rise 7.6 percent under proposed budget
Superintendent Xavier Botana says the spending plan he will present to the school board Tuesday would add roughly $240 to the tax bill for the average home in Portland.
Portland will broadcast more city meetings over the web
The city announces live streaming of City Council committee meetings will begin Tuesday.