Family and friends will begin the process of saying goodbye Friday to a Portland firefighter and selectman who was hit and killed by a car last week.
Shaun Manning, 58, was crossing Main Street in Portland on the evening of Dec. 18 when he was struck by a vehicle. He later died at the hospital.
Manning was on the way to attend a town meeting when he was hit. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Manning was a lifelong Portland resident and a graduate of Portland High School. In addition to being a volunteer firefighter, he was also a member of the Board of Selectman. He was set to become the town's first selectman, replacing the outgoing first selectman who resigned from his position.
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Calling hours for Manning were held Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Portland High School.
Funeral services will also be held at Portland High School beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will be in the Swedish Cemetery in Portland.
