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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
Bob Mitton, owner of iconic Old Port barber shop, dies at 83
Mr. Mitton opened his shop in 1959 and ran it at various addresses, notably on Fore Street, for a half-century.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2020
Small crowds, but good cheer, on Independence Day in the Old Port
Portland's historic district has a quiet Fourth of July, with visitors largely following pandemic-era precautions.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Maine business openings Monday expected to be ‘slow and cautious’
The next phase in Maine's recovery plan from the coronavirus pandemic includes retail stores reopening and restaurants in southern Maine offering outside dining.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2020
Portland police charge man with random Old Port assault
Police say a homeless man from South Carolina is responsible for the random attack Jan. 13 on a woman walking in the Old Port.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Developer’s request would lay groundwork for Portland’s tallest building
Tim Soley wants city planners to double the heights allowed for new building projects in the Old Port that create and preserve publicly accessible open space.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2019
Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port
The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Man receives yearlong sentence for firing gun after Old Port fight
Noor Mohamed is sentenced on state charges for firing 3 shots after a fight, but he will be released within days because of time already served.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2019
Six-story garage proposed as first piece of major project in downtown Portland
The company behind the development near the Old Port wants to build the garage with space for stores, apartments and offices.
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PublishedJune 9, 2019
Crowds revel in the 46th and final Old Port Fest (or is it?)
A group of local business owners gathers signatures in hopes of persuading Portland Downtown to keep the Old Port tradition alive.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Featured event: Old Port Festival
After 46 years, Portland's summer kick-off is happening for the last time on June 9.
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