The Department of Transportation wants to gauge the lifespan of the 20-year-old drawbridge’s mechanical and electrical systems, which have malfunctioned recently.
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Police, family seek help in finding missing Portland man
Sebastian Kelley, 30, was last seen June 17 in the area around Gilman Street.
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Otto pizza to set sail for Peaks Island
The popular pizzeria will deliver pies to islanders every Wednesday through Aug. 30.
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FBI seizes nearly $850,000 from 4 Portland residents
Documents in the case suggest the cash and watches were seized in connection with an investigation into illegal gambling. None of the subjects has been charged.
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Coast Guard finds woman who abandoned kayak in Casco Bay
The kayak, containing only a watch and a damaged cellphone, was found Sunday night near Fort Gorges.
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Fed up with hassles on peninsula, restaurants finding a home in neighborhoods
For practical and cultural reasons, some owners are avoiding Portland’s hottest real estate, and others are moving out of the city completely.
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Interactive ‘wall’ sculpture in Old Port park raises doubts, but wins city approval
Portland officials approve a temporary art installation with pieces the public can move around and transform.
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Three Portland trucks cover more ground with vegan food
Mashed, Falafel Mafia and Thainy Boda expand the choices on the street for plant-based dishes.
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Cruise ship arrives in Portland with 4 passengers needing medical help
The passengers aboard the Celebrity Summit had unrelated injuries and medical conditions requiring a trip to a hospital.
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First group of Maine immigrants cut off from aid as a result of 2015 reform
And the 24-month cap is likely to end General Assistance for dozens more asylum seekers over the next 12 months in Portland and other cities.