The hand recount took two days but did not change the initial outcome of the referendum vote.
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Portland police dog that protected presidents laid to rest Friday
A retired Portland police explosives detection dog that helped protect Pope Francis and three U.S. presidents was put down Friday after a cancer diagnosis.
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With a little serendipity, Portland gets Christmas tree and poignant tribute
Edith Arey, who died in June, planted the giant fir 35 years ago and long hoped to donate a perfect Monument Square tree, but thought it would never happen.
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Mainers fear for loved ones in embattled Tigray region of Ethiopia
Ethiopian immigrants and their families are calling on U.S. officials here and abroad to intervene.
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Portland man who murdered partner appeals for shorter sentence
Lawyers for Anthony Leng argued before the state’s highest court Wednesday that the 40-year sentence he got for killing his longtime partner, Sokha Khoun, was incorrectly decided.
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South Portland man accused of brandishing pistol outside Old Port bar
Nicholas Whitman, 25, was arrested on charges of displaying a handgun in a ‘threatening and reckless manner.’
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Portland’s ImmuCell boosts sales by 25% in third quarter
The animal health company still reported a net loss for the quarter as product development expenses remained high.
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United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport
It’s a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.
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City says it won’t enforce emergency wage for Portland workers until 2022
Officials’ interpretation of the minimum wage ordinance approved by 62% of voters last week runs contrary to organizers’ intent, their attorney says.
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Covetrus reports net loss, higher revenue for third quarter
The Portland-based company cited challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic when explaining the quarterly net loss.