A police dog tracked the suspects to the Western Promenade before losing the scent.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Pandemic leads to run on diaper bank as families struggle with finances
A Portland based non-profit provides free diapers to parents who can’t afford them, and the need has skyrocketed.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Rare camera obscura raised to roof of Children’s Museum & Theatre
The large periscopic camera will once again be available for public viewing when the museum and theater reopen this spring at a new location at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Churches, worshippers adapt to socially distanced Christmas
Churches modify their Christmas Masses during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people
A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Wex settles lawsuit, buys companies in UK at reduced price
The Portland company was sued after it pulled out of a $1.7 billion purchase of the two companies, but wound up buying both for a third of the original price.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Bishop names new director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry
Fr. Michael Sevigny to take on new role effective immediately.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New Portland buildings to be designed, built to reflect post-pandemic reality
New office and medical buildings are being built to promote safer working conditions that limit viral spread.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Stations of the Crib to be presented in Augusta and Waterville
In person and virtual events set for Dec. 13 and 20.
Posted inFeature Obituary, News
Bob Mitton, owner of iconic Old Port barber shop, dies at 83
Mr. Mitton opened his shop in 1959 and ran it at various addresses, notably on Fore Street, for a half-century.