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PublishedMarch 15, 2020
YMCA of Southern Maine closes 4 branches over concerns about virus
The closures of at least two weeks will impact the hundreds of fitness enthusiasts who use clubs in Portland, Biddeford, Freeport and New Gloucester.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Portland shuts clinic, City Hall after test of staffer indicates possible coronavirus
Portland's India Street health clinic will stay closed for two weeks, the city manager says.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2020
Sea Bags, which turns used sails into stylish tote bags, expands west
The Maine company is setting its sights on the Midwest and West Coast, opening four retail stores in Michigan and one in California later this year.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2020
Portland man accused of kidnapping arrested after leading police on foot chase
Police say officers chased Fakhareldin Adam through several yards off Ocean Avenue. He is charged with kidnapping, criminal threatening, robbery and domestic violence assault.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
Panel recommends repeal of plastic bag fee in Portland
A City Council subcommittee urges doing away with the city's 5-cent bag fee on single-use bags to comply with a new state law that will take effect on Earth Day, April 22.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Federal agency grants Downeaster $17 million for upgrades
The money will be spent on improvements to the passenger rail service in Wells, North Berwick and Brunswick.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Portland seeks way to finish school renovations despite funding shortage
Rising construction costs mean the district will need at least $21 million more than the $64.3 million bond approved by voters to renovate the Longfellow, Lyseth, Presumpscot and Reiche elementary schools.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Council committee recommends leash restrictions for Baxter Woods
The proposal, which now goes to the City Council, would require dogs to be leashed at all times from April through July, and allow them off leash only in morning and evening hours the rest of the year.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Portland school building committee to meet Thursday evening
The District Advisory Building Committee will meet at school district offices on Cumberland Avenue to discuss options for renovating four elementary schools in the face of rising construction costs.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Portland committee finalizes marijuana license proposal
The disadvantaged, marijuana business veterans and those who own or have long-term shop leases are among those favored in the retail license regulation to be considered by the City Council.
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