Maine to explore electrifying ports in bid to cut pollution from cruise and cargo ships
With more than 100 ships docking in Portland last year, Maine is looking to cut pollution from diesel fumes by electrifying the downtown port and others in the state. Depending on the project that's ...
Man found passed out with drugs and gun at Portland gas station, police say
Police say they responded to the Rusty Lantern on Congress Street for a report of a man passed out in his vehicle at the gas ...
Maine receives $1 million to study electrifying key ports
Electrifying ports would allow ships to shut off their diesel engines while docked and rely on electricity for operations, reducing emissions.
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A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge
In Maine, the limit would only apply to PACs spending money on behalf of candidates, not ballot committees involved in ...
A guide to Greater Portland movie theaters: What to expect at each one
Theaters in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland are under new ownership since the pandemic, and several theaters are making ...
Portland uses ranked choice voting to select 2 city councilors
PORTLAND (WGME) – Portland used ranked choice voting to elect two city leaders Wednesday morning. None of the candidates for City Council District 2 or City Council at-large reached 50 percent plus 1 ...
CSPD collecting toys to ensure all families have gifts
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is teaming up with Toys for Tots to ensure no family is left without holiday ...
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Escape Portland Crowds At A Nearby Serene Coastal Town Often Called One Of Maine's Most Underrated
Coastal Maine is full of gems, from Acadia National Park to this scenic underrated harbor town. It's got fewer crowds than ...
Fire destroys a vacant building at a former school for troubled teens in Maine
POLAND, Maine (AP) — A blaze razed one of the buildings at a shuttered private school for troubled teens that was once the center of abuse allegations and was mentioned in the murder trial of Kennedy ...
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Once-controversial Portland program to boost downtown security expected to expand to more city blocks
A downtown Portland program that’s drawn heavy criticism in years past is poised to expand with little effective opposition. The expected growth of Downtown Portland Clean & Safe — a public ...