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State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington

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Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.

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Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow

The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.

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Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape

Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.

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When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

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Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

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Local

1 hour ago in Local

State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington

Fresh

Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.

19 hours ago in Local

Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow

The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.

19 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape

Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.