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Portland Issues Curfew due to coronavirus

6 years ago in Local

Portland Issues Curfew due to coronavirus

Portland (WGME) -- Portland City officials annouced they will be implementing a curfew for establishments where people gather in the city.  Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Portland (WGME) — Portland City officials announced they will be implementing a curfew for establishments where people gather in the city.

City Manager Jon Jennings says the curfew will be from 6 a.m. Tuesday through 2 a.m. Wednesday. Then again, from 8 p.m. through 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

The City of Portland says the curfew is aimed at discouraging St. Patrick’s Day events, but take-out and delivery of food will be permitted. The city also recommends all restaurants close to dine-in customers.

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