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Published
November 18, 2024

Portland Fire Department puts out another brush fire on Commercial Street

The brush fire is the second to hit Portland in 2 weeks as Maine and the rest of New England continue to grapple with dry conditions and high fire risk.
Published
November 9, 2024

Brush fire extinguished in Portland’s West End amid dry, gusty weather

The fire burned near Commercial and Danforth streets on Saturday morning, Portland fire officials said.
Published
September 11, 2024

Portland first responders honor lives lost in 23rd anniversary of 9/11

About 2 dozen Portland residents joined the commemoration at Fort Allen Park on Wednesday morning.
Published
June 21, 2024

Crews respond to second fire at Portland apartment building in as many days

Fire officials said the 2 fires do not appear to be related. Veranda Street was closed between Washington Avenue and Sherwood Street.
Published
June 11, 2024

New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery

Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.

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Published
June 6, 2024

Maine hazmat teams simulate mass decontamination in training at SMCC

Maine Army National Guard Civil Support Team and the Maine Emergency Management Agency held a series of full-scale training exercises across the state this week. This scenario involved a simulated mass decontamination.
Published
January 19, 2024

Chimney fire damages upstairs function room at Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room in Old Port

The chimney, which shifted out of place during last week's windstorms, caught fire Friday afternoon, damaging an upstairs dining room, according to the restaurant's owner.
Published
December 31, 2023

Portland firefighters extinguish apartment fire after bystanders help occupant off roof

Bystanders on the scene grabbed a nearby ladder and the resident was able to descend to safety before firefighters arrived.
Published
December 4, 2023

Father of Portland man appeals dismissal of lawsuit against city for Back Cove drowning

A U.S. District judge sided with the city and dismissed the case on Nov. 27. Now, John Cohen is asking the First Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider.
Published
November 26, 2023

Two people found dead in tent fires this weekend

The remains of one man were found in a makeshift tent in Sanford on Saturday, while Portland police discovered a body inside a burning tent near Marginal Way on Sunday.