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Vandal carves TRUMP into dashboard of car with anti-Trump bumper sticker

by Matt Byrne and Kate McCormick November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

Megan Dyke’s car was parked in her Portland driveway when someone also peeled the “#NeverTrump fight hate” sticker from her bumper and slashed her seats.

Local & State, News

Portland council rebukes mayor, votes to sell waterfront lot to developer

by Randy Billings November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

The roughly 12,000-square-foot parcel is seen as key to redeveloping the Portland Co. site on the eastern waterfront.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Colorado man pleads guilty to child porn charge in Maine

by Staff Report November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

Anthony Derrico, 36, sent three child pornography images to a federal agent based in Maine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says.

Local & State, News

Council approves 60-day moratorium on developments near Portland’s parks

by Randy Billings November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

The temporary ban applies only to the East End and gives the city time to consider new rules to protect public scenic views amid a surge in building projects.

Business, Local & State, News

Its land too valuable not to sell, Rufus Deering Lumber to close after 162 years in Portland

by J. Craig Anderson November 21, 2016November 22, 2016

The company’s prime property on Commercial Street has been sold to a Massachusetts and New York development team that builds high-end condominiums.

Local & State, News

Councilor wants to delay Munjoy Hill project despite developer’s offer to maintain park views

by Randy Billings November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

Belinda Ray hopes to give Portland more time to craft protections for the entire city, but the builder says a delay could kill his plans for 155 Sheridan St.