Suspicious package prompts police response near Portland Museum of Art

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Portland Police are on scene investigating a suspicious package that was left near the Portland Museum of Art Saturday afternoon. Photo: clipart.com

Portland Police responded to a suspicious package that was left near the Portland Museum of Art Saturday afternoon.

The Congress Street Plaza was blocked off, and area businesses were evacuated.

The Hazardous Device team was called in.

The investigation into this situation remains on-going.

Police have Congress Sq Plaza cordoned off after a suspicious package was found near the Portland Museum of Art. Hazardous Device Team is on scene. pic.twitter.com/eYsmAhuzPv

— Portland (ME) Police (@PolicePortland) January 23, 2021

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