Police are not yet releasing the name of the 46-year-old man, who was hit Friday evening near Deering Oaks.
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Kicked out of Portland shelter, family pitches a tent, struggles with homelessness
As Maine experiences a surge in homeless students, Ashley Livingston and her family struggle to find housing and get ready for the new school year.
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Posted inMaine, News
Governor and consul general of France launch new French culture program
Alliance Francaise du Maine will begin offering French language classes and other cultural events this fall, strengthening the state’s connection to its French heritage.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Pat’s Pizza in the Old Port has new owners
The restaurant will close Sunday night for a brief period so the new owners can reorganize and then reopen.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Supreme Court says warrant of cellphone records was legal
A lower court had ruled a search warrant for cellphone records related to a string of burglaries was not legal because of a lack of probable cause.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates fail again to get expansion of ranked-choice voting on Portland ballot
City officials reviewed 300 contested signatures and say Fair Elections Portland still fell 76 short, even after the city lowered the number of signatures required to qualify for the ballot.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
S.C. man will remain in custody in Maine awaiting kidnapping trial
The alleged victim said Dustin Beach drove her from South Carolina to Maine against her will and repeatedly physically and sexually assaulted her during the journey.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: To keep kids safe, focus on the real dangers
A probation office in Portland does not pose a special risk to children, and it does perform a vital civil function.
Posted inBusiness
Eight Maine startups head to TechCrunch Disrupt
The companies at the international conference will have the opportunity to meet venture capitalists, investors, founders and other entrepreneurs.
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Brian Boru’s loyal customers pack landmark pub to raise a parting glass
It’s the last call for the 26-year-old Irish pub in the Old Port, the latest Portland gathering place to close its doors.