No one was injured, but state police responding to the scene temporarily closed two of three lanes near Tukey’s Bridge.
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Portland testing the waters for redevelopment of Maine State Pier
The city is asking groups for input on its plan to convert part of the hulking Portland Ocean Terminal into a public market and business incubator.
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Portland council takes stand against oil, gas drilling off coast
Its resolution calling for nearby waters to be exempt from President Trump’s exploration order will be sent to federal agencies.
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Despite noise, summer concerts approved again for Portland pier
City Council votes unanimously to allow the shows again this year at the Maine State Pier.
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Airport directors: Facility charge supports critically needed Maine infrastructure
Congress should raise the cap on the passenger fee, now set at $4.50, which would help fund improvements in Portland and Bangor.
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New version of pesticide rules set for public hearing in Portland
City councilors will likely postpone action because of more than a half-dozen proposed amendments.
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Portland planners approve hotel and condos on former Rufus Deering Lumber site
The decision comes after the developer agrees to help ease traffic concerns on Commercial Street and protect parking for waterfront workers.
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Portland council OKs 3-year police contracts that clear way for body cameras
City officials still need to draft a policy on how and when officers will use the technology.
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Three years after deadly Noyes St. fire, renters must labor to access Portland’s inspection data
After six died in a 2014 fire, the Housing Safety Office was created. It produced a database that contains few solid details and must be tracked down at City Hall.
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Portland police unions sign off on pay raises, wearing body cameras
Several Maine police departments are already using body cameras, including Fairfield, Gardiner, Wilton, Farmington, Richmond, Monmouth, Winslow and South Portland.