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RAILWAY NOTES.
The Rome. WATERFOWL and ogdensburg
Road.

In regard to the report that the Rome,
Watertown and ogdensburg Company was
seeking to gain control OF the Portland and
ogdensburg Railroad, so as TO have through
line from Buffalo to Portland, one Of the new
directors said to Boston Journal correspond
ent that nothing of this kind has been diE-
cussed by them. The directors will do moth
ing hastily; they will make no new combina-
tioDs; they will pay no premature dividends.
They have voted to relay part Of the road in
steel and 10 buy additional equipment which
Is greatly needed. As to other matters they
will wait until they have made thorough ex-
animation OF the property: The company has
the right TO bridge the Niagara, and by that
or by bridge across the st. Lawrence connec-
ton may be made with the Grand Trunk
Railway. They have received number Of
propositions but have not yet considered any
Of them. The road will be an independent
one for the present.
A special to the Boston Sunday Herald, from
Buffalo, rather gives color to the statement
that the offer for the Ogdensburg comes from
the Grand Trunk aud Delaware and Lacka-
wanna, for the latter road has just secured at
enormous expense dock property at Buffalo
giving the company commanding position in
lake, canal and railway shipping as well as d.
rect access to the elevators.
Maine Central.
The principal changes in the time OF the
leaving Of trains on the Maine Central. TO take
effect the 18th are as follows: The train for
Waterviile that has been leaving at 7.10 a. m.
will leave at 6.45 a. "a. The train for Bangor,
Vanceboro. ST. John and the Provinces at 1.20
p. m, instead OF 25 p. m. The Augusta pas
seDger at $50 p. m, instead of 5.15, and will
not run TO Wateryille Saturday nights as 1t is
now doing. The fast express will leave at $40
p. m, passengers taking supper at Brunswick,
and the train leaving at 8 10 a. m. for Lewis
ton will run through to Lake Maranocook,
leaving the Lake on the return trip at 3.25 p.
M. The morning trains from Augusta, Bath
and Lewiston arrive at 8.35 aud 8.45, and the
day trains from St. John and Bangor, Vance
boro and all points east at 1926 and u As
noon. The fast express will arrive at Glib p.
M, and the night pullman will run the same
as before.
The upholstering Of the Horton reclining
chairs in the new cars 10 run on the Flying
Yankee" is something new in the line Of car
seats, they being furnished with springs under
The cushions, the same as sofas aud easy
chairs.
With the advent Of the summer arrange
meBts on the Maine Central, Harry Tucker,
now OF the through day train, and Mr. Whit
fast trains between here and Bangor Mr..
Judkins. also of the Pullman, will be promoted
TO the place vacated by Mr.. Tucker, and Mr..
Mace will ran Pullman. The Wateryille
passenger and the Augusta local trains are TO
remain in charge OF Mr.. Jewell and Mr. AL
den, while Mr.. Philbrook sticks to his day
train from Portland to Bangor.
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THE CROPS.
The Latest Reports to the Department Of
Agriculture.

Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-The Depattgent of
Agriculture reports an increase of cotton area,
slightly exceeding 3 peri cent. Florida aud
Tennessee fail by one point to maintain their
rate, and there is decrease OF about 10 per
cent. in the cotton districts of Virginia and
Missouri. The increase is 8 per cent in Texas,
in Arkansas, ia Louisiana, 3 in Alabama, 2
respectively in Soxth Carolina and Mississippi,
aud IN Georgia. The department record OF
now indicate breadth OF i6,780,000 acres, an
increase of 504 600 acres. ALI returns make
the season late. the range being from one TO
three weeks
The average OF condition is represented by
So against SO in june or last year, which was
lower than for several previous years, though
Improving constantly afterward The avera-
ges of condition are: Virginia, ST. North Caro-
lima, 81; South Carolina, 85; Georgia. So; Flor
ida, "a; Alabama, 81; Mississippi, So; Louisiana
IS. ' = - anu "''''s'
The condition OF winter wheat is reported
lower than in May throughout the entire area
with few exceptions. The decline amounts q,
four points in Connecticut IA In New York, 2
in Ohio, in Indiana, Is in Illinois and II
Missouri. It is slight In Michigan and gener-
ally throughout the south. The general aver
age of condition is 10 against SO In May. In
June, 1882, it was % for winter wheat.
The spring wheat area has been increased
over 100000 acres, or nearly five per cent
Wisconsin reports reduction of / per cent +,
Iowa Of per cent, Minnesota makes an In
crease OF per cent, Nebraska of Z, Dakota of
40 and Montana of 80. The spring wheat States
have an acreage of nearly 10000. 600 acres.
The condition OF spring wheat ia everywhere
high, averaging 98 per cent, the same as last.
year.
The area OF barley is increased per cent.
Total acreage about 1850, 900 acres. Condition.
average ~ per cent.
Al.
cent. Areas nearly 10, 900 acres. Condi-
tion is high, averaging 06 per cent.
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MINOR rEL. .EaRAMs

A crowd collected at sparring match in
New Haven Saturday night was much incens-
ed at the non-appearance of John L. Sullivan
who had been announced.
The Grand Army OF tho Republice of Den
yer, Col, by an unanimous vote, denounce in
unmeaaared terms the Veteran Mining Com
pany which recently sent circulars east iuvit-
ing comrades 10 invests in its stocks The
pauy has ma vested titles to property and
whether the mines have any valne whatever is
seriously questioned.
Engineer Moses says he msde accurate sur
vey of the Point of Pines course, but not hav-
ing examined the stake boats aitor they were
placed by the race officials is not prepared to
swear that Hanlan and Kennedy rowed thee
miles. The time, therefore, docs not 60 on
record.
The Spanish Government has ordered the
prosecution OF several journals for conveying
nsinuations relative TO the Qaeen's departure
or Bohemia.
Chester w. Chaplin, ex-presdent Of the Bos-
ton y Albany road, died yesterday aged s5.
A man named John Grant supposed to be a
Fenian has been arrested at Cardiff for having
explosives in his possession.
Benjamin Moeey shot and killed his step
mother Mrs. Lulu Haynes at Syracuse, N. ",
last night Family qusrrels the cause.
Michael Sheahan, one OF the jurors in the
Guiteau trial is held ut the Washington DO lice
station awaiting commtme mt 70 an insane asy-
lum.
The London Times says negotia tions for the
purchase OF the Ashburnham coll lection by En-
gland have collapsed Germany and the Uni
ted States are eager TO secure tho Literary
areasure.
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Postmasters Salaries.
MINOR TEL .HaRAMS.

Samuel Perry OF Warren, N. H., aged II, 4,
was drowned while bathing yesterday.
Bishop Healy administered the rite OF confr-
nation at st. John s Church, Concord, N. H..
yesterday.
A small cyclone with rain, snow and hail
visited Exeter, N. H., yesterday. Chimneys
were blown down, two cars over turned and
telegraph poles broken off.
David G. Knowles, proprietor OF the Wash
iogton house, Bradford, Mass, aged Is commit
ted suicide yesterday.
Doyle, one of the Invincibles, has been re-
leased on bail.
The Gear and Czarina have arrived in St. Pet
ersbnrg,
Lathrop and Goliath, implicated in the
Pennington IN. H. assault case have been
held for trial.
Thirty sealing schooners yet remain locked
in the ice in the northern part OF the Gulf Of
st. Lawrence. The government will send them
relief.
Chas KlyD, aged IL, Henry Tunky, %, land
VIM. Banhalt, &c, students at Calvin institute In
Cleveland, were drowned while bathing Satur-
day.
Seven steamers sailed from New York fer Eu-
rope Saturday morning.
At Danvile, Va, William Z. Dodson, con-
victed of murder in the second degree for kill
ing James Reed and for burning his house
with Reeds body in IL last April, was Saturday
sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary
He was also sentenced to two years additional
for embeZzlement.
DR.. Shin Chin Sun, the Chinese Secretary to
Archbishop Venfolosi, has been allowed to
land by the Custom House officers at New
York.
Patrick Regan, an Madison street IN. J)
saloon keeper was shot dead last night by po-
liceman John w. Smith, while resisting ar
rest for selling liquor on Sunday. Smith was
arrested.
The outcome of the coronation ceremonies
Will It Is said In well informed circles be the
adoption of conservative policy at home and
pacific policy abroad.
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Drowned.

Saturday afternoon young lad, aged seven-
teen, named Michael CRANE, Swede by birth,
who has been employed in one OF the mills at
Sacosrappa, went to the river at that place to
bathe. He did not return home at night but
was supposed to have visited friend. Yester-
day morning his clothes were found on the
river bank together with piece of soap. The
neighbors were alarmed and dragged
the river. The lads body was found
near by. 1t was evident he had slipped into
deep water and drowned. Coroner Gould was
called but decided there was no evidence to
warrant an inquest aud turned the body over
to the selectmen for burial. Graine leaves a
mother and sister In Falmouth.
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The Mackerei Fishery.

question that is now sgitating the minds Of
fishermen and fishdealers. A few fares were
carried In early in the season, caught off the
Mass. coast, but several vessels have arrived
later with no FISH, and report that the mackerel
have disappeared. Whether they have gone to
rest for awhile in deep waters, moved off Down
East, or struck across to Nova Scotia, nobody
can tell. Certain il is, they are not showing
themselves in Massachusetts Bay, nor In any Of
their usual haunts along the Maine coast
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WASHINGTON.

disappearance OF MAJOR Nlck6r5On.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-Adjt. Gen. Drum
today received an official telegram from PhiIa-
deiphia announcing that the decree CT divorce
in the case Of Maj. A. H. Nickerson had been
set aside and declared null and void. Imme-
diatsly upon its receipt the general of the army
directed Gen. Drum to issue papers for the i'm
mediate arrest of Maj. Nickerson, preparatory
TO his being tried by court-martial ON charges
of conduct unbecoming an officer and gentle
man. The papers were issued this afternoon
and message was dispatched at once to serve
them upon him. It is thought, however, that
that there will be difficulty in finding him, as
it is the general impression that he has left for
parts unknown. For several days past his
whereabouts have been mystery to his init
mate acquaintance. No detail for court
martial will be made until Maj. Nckerson has
been arrested. Efforts to find any traces OF
him in Washington today were fruitless. The
secretary OF war instructed the paymaster gen
eral TO withhold his pay as retired army Off
Ger.
Consolidation OF Internal Revenue
Districts.
IL is stated that the President for some time
past has been giving close attention to the ques
ton of consolidating internal revenue districts.
He will dispose of the matter before the first of
July.
Postmasters Salaries.
The postmaster general has decided that, uL-
der the recent act Of Congress directing the re-
adjustment OF salaries Of certain postmasters
where 1t was not done under sect. OF the act
of June, 1856, no postmasters are to be inclnd
ed within the legislation unless they failed to
receive biennial readjustment of their sala-
ries upon the basis fixed by the act Of June,
1854 Il. e.. actual quarterly returns), for two
years, when such readjnstment would save
them loss OF 10 per cent compared with o re-
adjustment on basis Of tLeir average quarter
ly returns for two years.
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Farm for Sale.

A L great bargain. Situated on the line of the
"A p Il o. X. R., thirty miles from Portland.
Contains 300 acres, large portion of which Is
valuable timber land and alone is worth more than
the price OF the farm. 1t has modern Hs story
house, stable 4Ox6O. barn 40x72, with commodious
outbuildings all in good repair, and failing
supply of running water, There are fifty acres
tion and cuts about forty tons hay, and has Of
the best mountain pastures in the State The land s
well adapted for any kind of farming, and s one of
the hnest situations on the liue of the r. 0. r. X.
Price $1,000. For terms and other information
address OLIVER d. RICE
NARA dtf
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Drowned while Bathing,

Drowned while Bathing.
WIscAssEr, June 10.-A German named
Horny Houtkappe was drowned at Laroh Point
this evening while fathing.
Changes In Star Route Schedule.
WARRINGTON June 9.-The Post Office De-
partment has ordered the following changes in
Star route schedules in Maine:
Houlton to Smyrna Mills, and New Liner
ick from Houlton. Leave Houlton Tuesdays,
Thursday and Saturdays at a. IN. Arrive at
Smyrna Mills by II m. Leave Smyrna Mills
Arrive at Houlton by D. M Leave Houlton
daily, except Sundays at a. m. Arrived at
New Limerick by 720 a. IN. Leave New Linn
erick daily, except Sundays. at 7.30 a. In. Ar
rive at Houten by $50 a. N.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.
The First Parish Church.

1t Is understood that at the special Parish
nesting to be held June 18th, the parish will
vote on the question whether to call colleague
for DR.. Hill. We understand that the Doctor
considers the proposition favorably.
Rev. DR.. Stebbins will be gladly welcomed
to Portland by his old parishioners. He will
preach at the First church June oath. He will
pass two or three days in tho city the guest Of
Mark P. Emery, Esq
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FOR SALE.

DHYSICIAN'S STAND. One of the best,loca-
l tons in the city. 1t is in the centre Of a dis
trict that has been recognized physicians head
quarters for century or more. The house ia
furnished with all the modern improvements, large
new brick furnace, cemented cellar, hot and cold
water in every chamber bath room, two water clos
cts gas &c. No repairs will be needed for many
years Has been occupied by the same physician
for nearly 10 years. Terms easy. For further par
ticulars enquire at IA Brown street, or N. S.
GARDINER, SO Exchan @ street. ma5dif
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BOSTON Produce Market.

BOSTON, June 9.-The following were to-day's
quotations of Butter, Cheese Eggs and Potatoes:
Butter We quote Western creameries . ala
23c for choice 19d20c tor fair and good: Northern
creameres at 2I I23c for choice, 19d20c for fair
and good; New York and Vermont dairies 19a22s
. fb for choice, 1oGlSc for fair and good; Western
ladie packed 149l5i more inquiry and hrmer feel
ing.
Cheese is quiet, 114l1hc for choice and 60
10c for fair and good; 7d6c for common.
Eggs-seiling At 1870 tor Eastern, 1Sd1S1a for
New York, Vermont and Northern, and 171z 81Sc
ID doz for Western and K Island.
Potatoes-market Is dull; Aroostook Rose at
75GS0c; Maine Central and Northern Rose at ESQ
zoe; Prolihcs and Peerless at 60G70c; other kinds
50d65c.
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DEATH OF Cen. Joseph Q. Stevens.
BosToS, June 10.-Early Saturday morning
Gen. Joseph G. Stevens died OF pneumonia at
his residence on Beacon street. Deceased
served honorably during the war, and some
forty or more years ago was very successful
business man in this city. He was prominent
in Masonic circles and was very well known in
Bangor His age was 81
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Chicago Live stock niarkes.

The Wool market continues and depressed;
show no change
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BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT rwENTY-FouR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGSAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. O.
June IL, l A. NJ.
For New England,
Increasing cloudiness with rain, winds shift
ing to south and west, lower barometer, sta
tionary or lower temperature.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
A disturbance of slight energy has moved
northeastwaId from Missouri and s now cen-
tral near lake Erie. Rain has prevailed In all
districts. The rain fall being very heavy in
Virginia and westward to Missouri aud south
westward over the East Gulf States. Southery
winds have prevailed in the Southern, Middle
and New England States with very warm
weather on the Atlantic coast during the day
The temperature has fallen slightly in Mis-
souri, valley.
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Natonh hlHes, tol bufnside-
Union Veteran Corps, Capt. Thompson.
Light Battery cd Artillery - Capt Rodgers.
Band.
Washington Light Infantry Corps, Capt. Comopre
High School Cadets, Capt. Smith,
Band.
Artillery battalion I'D Artillery, Capt. Sangdor,
u. s. A.
Officiating Clergy.
Pail Bearers Gen j. q. Parke, Commodore Tenn
pie Hon. O. Michael. Gabrie Harrison Esq,
Col. Casey, Hon. w. A. Mawry, Prof.
Prof Baird, and Mai A. s. Nichols.
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Havana Market.
(By Telegraph.l

HAVANA. June 9.-Sugai-The market continued
sugar SO to 80 degrees polarization 7isG7ls reals
gold per arrobe; Muscoyado common to fair at 714
a7% reals; Centrifugal sugar 90 to 96 degrees DO
larization in hhds, bags and boxes S6A691h reals
Stocks in warehouses at Havana and Matanzas
81 100 boxes, las, 200 bags and 9S 800 hhds; re
ceipts for the week 5000 boxes $3.50 bags and g.
900 hhds: exports 1900 boxes 1900 bags and IL =
300 hhds, including 340u bags and IL, 400 hhds TO
the United States.
Molasses nominal; 80 degrees polarization at 51s
goa reals gold " keg.
Freights less firm; load ng at Havana for the Unit
ed States " hid OF Sugar at Z SIbsG3 90 curren-
cy: " hid Molasses 2 3592 80; loading at ports on
north coast (outsde) for the United States hid oil
sugar OOG4 25; ~ hid molasses 1893 90.
Spanish gold 2.UO.
gold 7,a7 u prem do short sight TIA 9Sls prem.
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Fire in Wayne.

Mason, in Wayne, was burned to-day. Prcba-
bly, caused by Kerosene lamp. Loss under
stood to be about $500. 1t is reported 10 be
quite well insured
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Cyclone In Texas.

MCKINNEY, Texas, June 10.--Late yester-
day afternoon q terrible cyclone prevailed west
of here. The Dockhill place was completely
destroyed by lightning. Joe Browns place
was utterly ruined Everything in its path 100
yards wide, cattle, horses and fencing were
picked mp and carried through the air like
straw. Parties on its edge describe the roar of
the storm as deafening. Crops are very much
injured.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


Portland DniIy Wh0IesnIe Market.
PORTLAND, June 8.
Flour is firm at quotations, but trade is very quiet.
Grain Is without feature with only fair business
done. Sugars are reported steady and in good de-
msnd at 9Ac for granulated and 8sl for Extra C.
Oranges and Lemons are scarce and quotations
show decided advance. Potatoes are dull and
lower. At Boston, owing to heavy receipts and'a
Light demand the market for potatoes is 'stuck"
and prices of stock from the Provinces are OF.
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(By Telegraph.l
CHICAGO. June .-Hogs-Receipts IL ,0fO head:
shipments 2lo0 head weak: mixed at 4096 IS;
heavy at So97 10; light 45G6 50; skips 5 30&
8 20.
Cattle-Receipts 300 head; shipments 500;
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FOR SALE.

A first class retail Boot and Shoe store,
clean sl0ck, good location in the city Of
Portland, good trade and increasing bus
iness. Reasons for selling will be satis-
fact0rily explained to purchaser. Ad-
dress "a. B." Box 1896 Portland, Me.
apr6 6n
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THE beautiful residence of the late A. X Shurt-
Il left, No. 50 Free Street, one of the best built
houses in the city; commands tine view of the
harbor and islands; has all the modern improve
ments; heated by steam Terms easy. Address
SYLVAN SHURTLEFF, 80 Free St., Portland Me-
or b. SHAW, No. 481s Exchange St.
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and at the State street, CoDgregatioDalist.
CONGRESS STREET.
In the morning there were the usual devo-
tional services and a sermon by Brother Chas.
II. Jones OF the Society Of Friends. The text
was taken from Romans vi, HIP.
The afternoon was devoted to the Childien's
exercises consisting OF responsive readings,
prayer, music, the offertory and exercises by
the infant class. The platform was extended
to the altar rail and magnificent floral and
evergreen arch surmounted by the legend
"Childrenis Day" in dark green on white
ground was erected above IL while connecting
and draping, the organ and pillars on either
side, were festoons Of evergreen and red, white
and blue. Between the platform and pews
was perfect garden Of nodding ferns and
bright blooming flowers springing from bed
of fragrant boughs. Stands with elegant
vases Of flowers and beautiful house plants oc-
cup.ed every available space upon the plat
form. The evening exercises were very at
tractiye and were as follows:
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Valuable Property by Auction
Sale.

DURSUANT TO the provisions of a trust deed to
Il me from Mary A. Waterhouse and others
dated March 20, 1859. recorded in the Cumberland
Registry Book 376, page LOG, and agreeably to the
wish of majority in interest shall sell by public
auction on the premises, on Saturday, june 30
1883, at 8 o'clock p. m, the lot of land and build
ings thereon situated the northeasterly side of
Winter street in Portland, being the same formerly
owned by Joseph Ayers, and adjoins that known as
the 'Nancy Hanson lot, which is on the corner of
Winter and Spring streets. The lot has a frontage
of fifty seven and half feet on Winter Street and
runs backward from said Winter street uniformly
fifty eight feet. The title to be conveyed will be
by quit claim deed from me, as received only
such but is believed to be perfect the particulars
whereof will be made known at the sale. The
property will be sold TO the highest bidder who will
be allowed three days to assure himself of the
perfectness Of the title. The terms will be cash.
GEO. Il. EMERY, III. M. HART,
Attorney. Trustee.
June cod till jn23tdtd
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HOUSE FOR SALE.

A TWO story dwelling house situated on Turner's
"A Island, Cape Elizabeth, near the Eastern Rail
road Companys shops. The house is arranged for
two families and in good order, and is good in
vestment. Terms easy. Inquire of
BENZ. THOMPSON,
ap12eodtf So Exchange Street.
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Boston, June 9-[Reported for the Pressl.-Th.
following is list Of prices quoted this afternoon:
Ohio and Pennsylvania
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Farm For Sale or To Let.

nNF of the best farms in the County Of Cumber-
~ land situated in Cape Elizabeth, known az the
Brooks Farm" will be sold at great bargain. s.
L. CARLETON, Atty at Law, $50 Middle St. Port
and, Ne, mar8dn
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For Sale.

Land and Stable on Adams Street, al
so i'm Cape Elizabeth one story House
and Land, and three acres OF Land on
Cape Cottage road, fine situation for
Summer Residence. For particulars in.
quire Of b. j. WILLARD, No. 43 Com
mercial Street, Portland Me.
apr6 onHf