A 35-pound metal rod smashed into a vehicle in the Casco Bay Lines parking lot in Portland Wednesday night, and police believe it might have dropped from an airplane.

Based on the damage and location, police say it appeared at the time the object may have fallen from an airplane.

Protests against President Donald Trump and his policies largely dominated May Day rallies in downtown Portland on Thursday, which drew large crowds that remained peaceful throughout the day. Read onl

Thousands gathered across downtown Portland during multiple protests and marches held as part of a May Day push against the federal policies of President Donald Trump. At least 1,000 people had gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square as of about 5 p.