A tragic incident occurred in Portland on Wednesday night when a firefighter, identified as Shaun Manning, was struck by a vehicle and later pronounced dead. Manning, a first lieutenant with Portland Fire and Rescue Station 3 and a member of the Portland Board of Selectmen, was a dedicated servant who had been with the fire department since 1984. Authorities are investigating the crash, which occurred on Main Street, but it does not appear to be suspicious. The driver involved is cooperating with the investigation. Manning, a lifelong resident of Portland, leaves behind a wife, daughter, and three grandchildren. The town of Portland is mourning his loss, with grief counseling available for fire department members and town employees. The tragic incident has deeply impacted the community, with the first selectman expressing condolences to Manning’s family, friends, and colleagues. As the investigation continues, police are looking into whether speed played a factor in the crash.
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