Also, a local chef buys his restaurant, and a snack shack sells beach food in the waning days of summer.
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Manhole explosion shuts down busy intersection near Old Port
The blast, inside an underground electrical vault, closes the intersection of Center, York and Fore streets.
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Fear about putting immigrants at risk delays action on non-citizen voting rights
Portland city councilors decide to take more time to address concerns that extending voting rights to some non-citizens could put them at risk of being targeted.
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Massive boat lift newest development on Portland’s working waterfront
A 330-metric ton boat crane will be used at a planned maintenance shed, part of the Canal Landing marine complex on West Commercial Street.
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Drifters Wife named one of Bon Appetit’s ‘Hot 10’
Bon Appetit bestowed the honor on Drifters Wife on Tuesday, a week after naming Portland Restaurant City of the Year.
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Council puts off giving non-citizens right to vote in Portland municipal elections
After 2 hours of public testimony, the Portland City Council votes to refer Councilor Pious Ali’s proposal to a committee for additional work after several groups raise concerns about privacy and unintended consequences.
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Lewiston’s Forage market opens a Portland location
Saveur magazine said the bakery’s hand-rolled bagels baked in a wood-fire oven are among ‘America’s best.’
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Munjoy Hill conservation district to face test from developer
Tim Wells wants approval to demolish a Montreal Street house that meets the city’s criteria for preservation.
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Portland woman arrested at rally in Charlottesville
Chloe J. Lubin, 29, is accused of spitting in the face of another protester.
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Bedford Street in Portland to close for 3 weeks starting Monday
Crews will be working 24 hours a day on a sewer project on the street near USM.