June 12, 1800: Congress allocates $5,500 for the purchase of Fernald’s Island in Portsmouth Harbor. The island becomes the site of what is now Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, now located in Kittery. Originally one of a close group of five islands, Fernald’s is merged through construction and now is part of the much larger Seavey’s Island. […]
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Prosecutors consider case of police critic as Portland councilor asks for review
The District Attorney’s Office will decide whether the criminal mischief allegation against Christian MilNeil, a critic of police, goes forward.
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State reports 31 new cases, directs $1 million to behavioral health support for COVID-19 patients
Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the federal grant will help address rising demand for help from people who have been exposed or otherwise affected by the virus.
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Maine Music Society cancels 2020-21 season due to COVID-19
The health of members and the public are its first concern
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Star sprinter eyes a roiled nation and race in all its forms
Noah Lyles could be a year away from holding a uniquely symbolic position in sports — an African American sprinter standing on a medals podium at the Olympics.
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Maine CDC reports 42 cases of coronavirus, no new deaths
The latest report from the Maine Center from Disease Control brings total cases to 2,524 since the virus reached Maine.
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Two Buffalo police officers charged with assault
A video shows them shoving a 75-year-old protester who fell and hit his head on the pavement.
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Old Port businesses pick up the pieces from protest that gave way to vandalism and break-ins
While most have been peaceful, a large protest that began Monday night became violent early Tuesday morning, leaving several businesses vandalized or burglarized.
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Greater Portland chiefs vow to listen, but offer no policy changes
Current and former police chiefs from 9 communities in Greater Portland gathered Wednesday to condemn the killing of George Floyd, and said they ‘can and must do better,’ vowing to listen to demonstrators’ concerns about race and policing.