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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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