The southbound drawbridge portion was stuck in the raised position for about a half-hour just after rush hour Monday.
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Portland council set to vote on key step in advancing peninsula trail
If a deal with the Maine DOT is approved, construction of a western waterfront section would start in 2018, leaving one last segment to finish the full path.
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Maine woman faces blindness with a sense of determination
At an Iris Network program for people with vision impairment, Julie Voisine reclaims activities she once thought she would lose completely as she loses her sight.
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When the kitchen’s on, Petite Jacqueline’s classic French fare is pure bliss
Despite the move to the Old Port the menu remains comfortingly constant.
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To Portland panhandlers, program may offer welcome change: Jobs
Using Albuquerque as a model, Portland would pay $10.68 per hour to those willing and able to work.
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Move to Thompson’s Point paves way for ambitious expansion of children’s museum
It will double its space and add attractions in a new three-story building in the developing area, which will gain a key destination point.
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Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine reportedly moving to Thompson’s Point
Executive Director Suzanne Olson tells WGME-TV that the museum ‘has outgrown its Free Street facility.’
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New Portland restaurant announces chef
Ian Driscoll will be co-chef at Lio, opening this summer.
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End Maine Restaurant Week with walking tour, local cocktails
Spirit Quest, a self-guided walking tour, will also feature small bites prepared by chefs.
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Portland’s credit rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s
The city’s rating is one step below the highest possible for two ratings agencies, a level the city says reduces the costs of borrowing.