Sites where historic significance was protected include St. Andre’s Convent in Biddeford, a Harpswell lighthouse and Thompson’s Point.
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Portland gets minor flooding at supermoon-influenced high tide
The water level was about 2 feet higher than normal, but there didn’t appear to be much damage.
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Panel of Maine political observers dissects Trump’s election
At a forum in Portland, they explore what the next four years under his leadership could mean for Maine and the nation.
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‘Supermoon’ expected to cause flooding at high tide today in coastal Maine
The highest anticipated tides of the year are likely to create ‘nuisance flooding’ in low-lying areas.
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City of Portland prepares to put prime Bayside land on the market
The 4-acre property now used by the Public Works Department has high development potential, and a sale could alter the neighborhood’s future.
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New York woman on a trip to find good in the world
Mary Latham is collecting stories of random acts of kindness in Maine as part of a 50-state tour.
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Is Portland, or any place, a place to avoid climate change? That’s a dream
The New York Times wrongly depicts our city and others as safe havens from the impacts of polluting the planet.
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Hundreds protest Trump’s election during Saturday march through Portland
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.