PORTLAND, Maine — On Monday, Maine’s running community came together at Portland City Hall Plaza to honor Diane Bell, a dedicated runner from Westbrook.

According to Portland police, Diane died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street during a group run on November 21.

Her friends say running gave the grandmother of two a way to give back to others.

"It was shocking to hear that she was hit by a car, especially in that spot. We have been there so many times before," Tracy Herrick, a friend of Diane’s and a fellow runner, said.

Tracy is still processing the loss of her longtime friend and fellow runner, Diane Bell. Diane, who was 75 and a grandmother, was running with the weekly run club from Marathon Sports Maine. On the evening of November 20, the group was on the Bay

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