Synagogues are increasing security measures as more antisemitic flyers and rhetoric are appearing in the community.
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Cruise ship damaged by explosion and fire cancels voyage
American Queen Voyages says the Ocean Navigator won’t be making the 10-day trip from Portland to Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Crew member injured when explosion ignites fire on cruise ship in Portland
Passengers and crew were evacuated shortly after the ship docked Wednesday morning at the Ocean Gateway Pier. It had been scheduled to spend the night in Portland before leaving Thursday.
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Baristas at Coffee by Design plan to form a union
Tuesday’s announcement would affect staff at the Maine-based company’s three coffeehouses in Portland.
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State homeless council opposes upcoming sweep of Portland encampment
The chair of the Maine Statewide Homeless Council says removing people from their encampments further victimizes them and doesn’t solve the problem.
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Congress Street Starbucks, set in landmark building, to close
The shop is located in the Hay Building at the junction of Congress and Free streets.
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Jetport parking crunch irritates travelers, spurs plan to add another lot
With outbound passengers regularly filling 400 spaces at an offsite overflow lot, the Portland International Jetport plans to build another lot with more than 700 spaces.
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Hundreds attend solidarity vigil for Israel in Portland
At the same time as the event supporting Israel, a ‘Free Palestine’ rally in Monument Square drew about 60 demonstrators protesting the Israeli government’s military strikes on Gaza.
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Fryeburg Fair sued over spectator injury
Gene Miner says he was standing at the rail during a harness race when he was struck by the starting gate.
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Protesters criticize health insurance companies for denying claims
The rally was organized by the Maine People’s Alliance and was one of 15 events happening around the country as part of a national campaign to demand reform of large private insurers.