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Portland, Maine is located in Cumberland County. Zip codes in Portland, ME include 04103, 04102, and 04101. More Portland information.

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16 hrs ago | WBT-AM Charlotte

News Story: Warming drives off Cape Cod's namesake, other fish

In this Nov., 2003 file photo, flounder are displayed at the Portland Fish Exchange, in Portland, Maine.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Forecaster

Crowd honors veterans at military museum's new South Portland annex

Lee Humiston, center, speaks with Maj. Gen. John Libby, left, World War II veteran Arthur Mills and Vietnam veteran and former prisoner of war Charlie Crafts, far right, in South Portland on Tuesday night.

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The Forecaster

Former Jordan's Meats plant in Portland under contract to be sold

The former Jordan's Meats plant, in Portland's Eastern Waterfront neighborhood, could have a new owner.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

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Fed up with traffic, Portland High School parents press city to address student safety

Cumberland Avenue outside Portland High School can get pretty hectic as school lets out around 1:55 p.m. PORTLAND a ' On weekday afternoons during the school year, hundreds of students pour onto Cumberland Avenue, where parents say their kids meet disdain from drivers speeding past Portland High School.

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Dining Dish: Wine expert offers advice in Cape Elizabeth; Portland welcomes new eateries

Joseph Spellman, a master sommelier from California, will be at Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth on Dec.

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TheChamplainChannel.com

Maine Toddler Missing; NY, Vt. Issue Amber Alert

An Amber Alert was issued in New York and Vermont on Monday evening for a missing 2-year-old girl who police said was taken by her father in Maine after a violent assault on the girl's mother.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

WWUP-TV Cadillac

GOP hoping for some election sunshine...Maine same-sex vote draws activists from out of state

Republicans are hoping for something to crow about at the end of a light election day.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

WCSH-TV Portland

Maine Court To Hear Appeal In Double Slaying Case

A Newcastle man convicted of killing his father and former girlfriend wants Maine's highest court to overturn his convictions.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Victoria Advocate

Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony

Originally published November 7, 2009 at 4:07 p.m., updated November 7, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. PORTLAND, Maine a ' Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

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WLBZ

Portland, ME

The Red Claws announced Billy Thomas as their firstplayer. The team will play their first pre-season game on Monday, November 23rd vs.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Forecaster

Pact with South Portland firefighters contains no-layoff clause,...

Published: Nov 05, 2009 6:10 am - By Randy Billings SOUTH PORTLAND a ' The City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a two-year contract with firefighters, who will not receive across-the-board raises, but gained a no-layoff clause.

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Ballot Access News

Both Green Members of Portland, Maine City Council Re-Elected

On November 3, two Green Party city councilmembers were re-elected in Portland, Maine.

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Salon.com

Second-Class Citizens Loving and Fighting in Portland, Maine

But that's ok, because the second floor is flooded. Mike Russell Location Portland, Maine, USA Birthday July 16 Title baby vegetable murderer Company Bio I grew up in the country in Arkansas, spent 12 years in Philly, was widowed at 30, taught five years in a rough inner city high school in Philly, then moved to Maine in 2007 to be with my hubby.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 5

10/29 at 10:26 p.m. Pressley Neil, 41, was arrested on a warrant on Anthoine Street by Officer Jeffrey Pooler.

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WMTW-TV Auburn

2 Arrested In Portland Bank Robberies

Police arrested two men Wednesday in connection with a number of bank robberies in Portland.

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The State

Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for loss in Maine

Stunned and angry, national gay rights leaders Wednesday blamed scare-mongering ads - and President Barack Obama's lack of engagement - for a bitter election setback in Maine that could alter the dynamics for both sides in the gay-marriage debate.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Edge San Francisco

Activists express shock, anger, after Maine marriage referendum passes

Jesse Connolly gives a grim yet unofficial announcement regarding the defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov.

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NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Fifth state to allow pot dispensaries

But medical marijuana advocates say Maine won't become like Los Angeles, where hundreds of dispensaries have popped up and come under critical scrutiny.

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WCSH-TV Portland

Portland, ME

An unusual Halloween charity race has set a world record. The organizers of the Denver Gorilla Run said the 1,061 people ran 3.5 miles dressed as gorillas.

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WCSH 6 Portland

Portland Police Searching For Robbery Suspect

Police in Portland are looking for the man they say robbed the Key Bank branch at 400 Forest Avenue on Tuesday.

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