On the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1898, at least 68 crew members and 130 passengers boarded the SS Portland in Boston and headed for Portland. They never reached their destination.
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Buxton man arrested following report of shots fired on Commercial Street
Mohamud Abdullahi, 30, was charged with reckless conduct, refusing to submit and assault.
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day events set for Nov. 18
A virtual option will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 19.
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YWCA Central Maine to sponsor ‘The Janes’ event series starting Oct. 30
Venues include USM in Portland, Bates in Lewiston and Colby in Waterville.
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Portland police ask for help solving case of missing girl last seen in 1971
On the 52nd anniversary of when 16-year-old Cathy Marie Moulton was reported missing, authorities are seeking the public’s help. Moulton was last seen on Forest Avenue.
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Latino Food Festival in Portland set for Sept. 23
PORTLAND — The annual Latino Food Festival is set to run from 11 a.m. until the food runs out on Saturday, Sept. 23, inside and outside Guild Hall, part of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. All are welcome to attend. The festival will include music, costumes, handmade crafts, and the […]
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HealthyMaine Expo to take place Sept. 16, 17 in Portland
PORTLAND — The HealthyMaine Expo, a two-day event dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and a better quality of life for all, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. The inaugural event will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at […]
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African Festival set for Portland Sept. 16
PORTLAND — The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, is scheduled for 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. The event will […]
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MaineHealth conference to address substance use treatment Sept. 28
PORTLAND — MaineHealth plans to bring together medical providers (hospitalists, ambulatory providers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, etc.), community and public health partners, patients, and families to learn more about the best practice care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) at an annual conference. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 28 at 110 Free […]
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Registration open for Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull in Portland Oct. 28
The event will be held on the tarmac at Northeast Air at Portland International Jetport.