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Portland to open overnight warming shelter ahead of dangerous cold snap

Portland to open overnight warming shelter ahead of dangerous cold snap

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The City of Portland has opened a temporary overnight warming shelter to keep people safe during bitter cold conditions expected on Friday.

The city says it’s working alongside community partners and volunteers to operate a warming shelter at the Salvation Army gymnasium at 297 Cumberland Avenue.

The shelter will be open from 3 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday.

Daytime warming shelters will also be available at the Portland Public Library downtown branch and the First Parish Church on Congress Street.

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