The event was organized to promote volunteerism in the wake of Tuesday’s election, but many used it as an opportunity to express dissatisfaction with the outcome.
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Veterans deserve our best, Portland parade crowd is told
‘What are we willing to do to give back to the best of our country? The best of our city?’ asks Police Chief Michael Sauschuck.
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Portland police arrest man after shots fired in Old Port
Noor Mohamed, 25, faces multiple charges in the Thursday night incident, police say.
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Portland council delays decision on retail marijuana moratorium
Councilors cite concerns about taking the step on short notice, just one day before Mainers vote on legalizing pot.
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Maine’s first Arabic-language newspaper publishes 2nd issue
The 16-page paper features an article encouraging Arab-Americans to vote in the upcoming elections and a welcome column written in English by a West End neighborhood leader.
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Families, friends commemorate Noyes Street fire victims
They gather at Longfellow Park in Portland, down the street from the fatal 2014 fire.
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Bread and Butter: Once a year, restaurateurs host purveyors of ingredients
They each donate something for the grand feast – vegetables, fish, beverages, maybe a lamb.
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Performer who dressed as a tree likes ideas that go out on a limb
Asher Woodworth was arrested for blocking traffic during his slow exploration of modern life, and friends say his creativity has led to other brushes with authorities.
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Styxx nightclub to close after 30 years as haven for Portland’s gay community
The owner cites declining support in recent years for his decision to shut the bar’s doors in January.
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Verdict likely next week in Maine landlord’s manslaughter trial
Although the trial ended a week ago, prosecutors and defense attorneys filed additional legal arguments this week.