A judge will decide whether the 17 people who were arrested at a protest last summer in Portland have met the terms of their plea agreement or should be tried on criminal charges.
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Portland, state officials back raising height limits for cold storage facility
But residents of Portland’s West End tell the Planning Board that the warehouse doesn’t need to be so tall to be profitable.
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For first workers on Portland Opportunity Crew, a hot, dirty job sure beats panhandling
The city-run pilot program begins with two men who say they are grateful for the minimum-wage jobs.
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Judge refuses to lower bail for man facing tax evasion charges
Theodore Thomes, 58, formerly of Windham, can’t assist in his own defense if he doesn’t have hip replacement surgery, his attorney says.
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Third man sentenced to prison for fatal beating in Portland
Abil Teshome, 25, will serve 12½ years for his role in the 2015 killing of Freddy Akoa.
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Portland landowner agrees to remove tiny homes from Bayside, pays fine
He’d hoped to rent out the houses that sat on trailers that he’d set up without permits in a Bayside parking lot.
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Maine and Portland officials rally to increase building heights on waterfront
A controversial proposal to allow taller buildings is called a requirement for a cold storage warehouse on western Commercial Street.
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Take a look inside the 150-year-old B&M Beans factory in Portland
B&M Beans, a landmark in Portland, continues to make a Saturday night staple.
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Man gets 7½ years in federal prison for distributing heroin in Maine
Victor Rosario, 32, of Lawrence, Mass., regularly supplied heroin to several Maine residents between July 2015 and January 2016, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says.
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Lawyers for convicted dermatologist Joel Sabean plan appeal
They also want Joel Sabean to remain free while the appeal is pursued.