A holdup late Monday also is being investigated, as authorities worry that the robberies could lead to an exchange of gunfire.
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Drivers urged to avoid part of Congress Street during March for Our Lives rally Saturday
Because of the March for Our Lives rally, police may close off both lanes between Congress Square and City Hall.
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Chef who co-owned Zapoteca restaurant denies writing bad checks, her lawyer says
Shannon Bard, who faces civil judgments and criminal charges along with her husband, Thomas Bard, also says that the family has not moved out of state.
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Man who died on Portland street likely overdosed
Police suspect that drugs were involved in the death of Marcus Reed, 46, of North Waterboro, but investigators await toxicology results to confirm the cause.
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Police investigate links between 4 armed robberies in Greater Portland
Officers from Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Cumberland are sharing information about armed robberies at gas stations or convenience stores this week that may be connected.
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Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel owner Reade Brower will buy newspapers in Biddeford and Brunswick
The deal also will include Mainely Media’s array of weekly publications
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Court rejects appeal of Portland man convicted of fatal shooting
Haji-Hassan is serving a 39-year sentence for killing Richard Lobor in 2014.
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Recruiting workers for Maine’s growing waterfront economy is workshop focus
The forum on job opportunities is organized by the Waterfront Alliance and is scheduled for Friday in Portland.
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Man found unresponsive on street near Maine Medical Center
The 46-year-old man was later pronounced dead, police said.
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Portland police open officer jobs to non-citizens, recent pot users
The policy change is aimed at filling vacancies at a time when departments nationwide are struggling to recruit qualified candidates.