PORTLAND – Law enforcement officials are expecting hundreds of bikers associated with the Outlaws motorcycle gang to roll into Maine this week in conjunction with Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire.

Police expect 500 to 2,000 bikers to gather at Outlaws’ clubhouses in the York County towns of Dayton and Alfred and to make excursions to New Hampshire and nearby Maine communities such as Portland and Old Orchard Beach. At the same time, an estimated 375,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to gather in New Hampshire for Bike Week.

Maine State Police, Cumberland and York county sheriff’s officials and Portland police all plan to add patrols this week.