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Portland police identified 57-year-old Nichele Roakes as the woman killed when struck by a dark pickup truck while crossing Forest Avenue on Aug. 24; the driver did not stop, and investigators are seeking witnesses or surveillance footage, with no new information about the driver as of Aug. 31.
A 37-year-old man, Jacob Hastings, was fatally shot by Portland, Maine police after threatening workers with a gun, stealing vehicles at gunpoint, and leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended at the Casco Bay Lines terminal; a firearm was recovered from a stolen vehicle, three officers were placed on administrative leave, and the Maine Attorney General's Office will investigate the deadly use of force.
Portland police shot and killed a man at the Casco Bay Lines terminal after a late-night pursuit through the city; the man was identified as 37-year-old Jacob Hastings, who allegedly threatened staff at Nova Seafood on Commercial Street before fleeing in a stolen pickup.
Maine-based Hearts of Pine announced plans to build a new waterfront stadium in Portland's West End, with construction aimed to begin in late 2027 and the men’s team moving from Fitzpatrick Stadium by 2029; the club’s women’s team will begin play at the new stadium in May 2027.
A new temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built in Portland, Maine, marking the first in the state, with the announcement made during a Christmas devotional by Elder Allen D. Haynie, highlighting the significance of increased access to church ordinances.
New York City retains the top spot on the 2024 Global Tastemakers list of the Best Cities for Food and Drinks in the United States, with newcomers Honolulu, Portland, Maine, and Washington, D.C. also gaining recognition. The list celebrates the best culinary destinations in the U.S., showcasing cities like New Orleans, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, and Seattle, as well as the diverse and innovative dining scenes they offer.