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PublishedNovember 24, 2023
In photos: Monument Square Christmas tree is all aglow
Portland’s Christmas tree arrived Nov. 15 after making the journey over the Veterans Memorial Bridge from its home in South Portland. The city chose the 50-foot blue spruce grown at 35 Lubec St. to stand in Monument Square during the holidays. Photos by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Activists rally in Monument Square to demand a ban on assault rifles
More than 80 people at the demonstration, organized by the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, call for legislative action to institute gun-control measures.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Westbrook couple’s ‘perfect, pretty’ tree will move to Monument Square for holiday season
The 40-foot balsam fir located outside the home of Anne and Toby Nappi is scheduled to be cut and transported to the square Thursday.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Man stabbed, another arrested after altercation in Monument Square
The man, who was not named, was transported to Maine Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury. Another man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.