The front entrance of Maine Medical Center was closed for two hours Monday morning because of a report of a suspicious package.
The Portland Police Department responded just after 8:30 a.m. The Hazardous Devices Unit examined the item and determined it was not a threat. The scene was cleared at about 10:30 a.m.
Department spokesman David Singer said he could not immediately provide more information about the item.
Caroline Cornish, a spokeswoman for Maine Health, confirmed that the front entrance had been closed because of a suspicious package but referred other questions to the police.
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