A third alarm was struck for the fire at Maritime Antiques on Custom House Wharf Friday night.
Drew Johnson
Staff Writer
Drew is the night reporter for the Portland Press Herald. He previously covered South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth for the Sentry, Leader and Southern Forecaster. Though he is from Massachusetts, Drew grew up going to his family’s lake house in Denmark, Maine, learning to snow ski at Pleasant Mountain and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in 2021.
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Maine Mariners games postponed amid labor dispute between league, players union
The Professional Hockey Players’ Association began a leaguewide strike Friday and is accusing the ECHL of unfair labor practices.
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Bath Iron Works eager to build Trump’s ‘battleship’
The Bath shipyard’s president, Charles Krugh, touted its reputation and qualifications in a statement after the president announced a plan to create a ‘Golden Fleet.’
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Maine to benefit from new solar projects across New England
Nearly 30% of the power generated by five selected projects — including two within the state — would benefit Maine.
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Midcoast schools to dismiss students early Friday, citing difficulty of driving buses in high winds
Forecasters have issued a wind warnings for much of the state, with the Midcoast facing potential gusts up to 60 mph on Friday.
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UMaine graduate workers ratify first union contract
Graduate students at the University of Maine have been seeking a union contract since March 2023.
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Fire destroys northern Maine auto repair shop, displaces nearby residents
The fire began at the Outback Garage in Patten early Wednesday, authorities said, and spread to an adjacent apartment building.
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High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine
Many areas could see 40-60 mph gusts on Friday, along with warm temperatures and around an inch of rain.
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Maine Hanukkah celebrations take on extra meaning following Australia attack
Two celebrations in Portland on Sunday came with heightened police presence, but vigilance and public displays of faith are some of the best responses to hate, Jewish community leaders say.
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Sixth Maine school district added to lawsuit over transgender policies
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the schools over policies that align with President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding transgender students in sports.