Last winter, the city ran a warming shelter that opened based on thresholds after no area organizations stepped forward.
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What to know about the new trail near Portland’s Deering Oaks Park
The new trail along the old Union Branch rail line is taking shape, but officials are asking residents to stay off until work is complete.
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Portland councilors call for emergency workshop following latest pedestrian death
Jason Ayers, 53, was killed last week when a car struck him in a raised median at the intersection of Marginal Way and Preble Street.
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2 missing Westbrook teens found safe
Authorities say the incidents did not appear to be related.
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Modular construction, big or small, fills a hole in Maine’s housing market
When available homes don’t quite fit the bill, prefab housing can help.
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Maine PUC to investigate fare increases at Casco Bay Lines
A group of islanders and ferry customers, with the help of a consumer watchdog, has argued that a string of rate hikes has caused ‘systemic rate shock’ for seniors and low-income residents.
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World Cup draw against Portugal gives Maine’s Congolese community something to celebrate
Organizers of a watch party in Portland said they hope the event reminds people ‘that we do have culture, we do have history and heritage.’
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Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home employee
Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing Shalom House employee Marlene McNeill in May. He will remain in state custody.
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Portland council votes down plan to request payments from tax-exempt property owners
An amendment that would have stripped away the payments in favor of an annual report on tax-exempt property also failed.