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Online Threat Puts Portland Middle / High School In Lockdown: PD
Police responded to the scene on Monday afternoon, according to officials.
PORTLAND, CT — In an update Monday evening, police said the school was cleared and there was no active threat.
Police said students were dismissed, and the investigation is ongoing.
"This has been a long afternoon for everyone involved," police wrote in a post on Facebook. "Thank you for your patience."
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(Original post) PORTLAND, CT — An online threat put the Portland Middle School / High School in lockdown mode on Monday afternoon, according to police.
Police said officers responded to the scene.
Find out what's happening in East Hampton-Portlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“There is nothing active at this time,” police wrote in a post on Facebook around 1:20 pm. “We will keep posting as information becomes available. Please stay away from the area to allow access for emergency responders.”
No further information was immediately provided.
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