Mainers prepare for what could be the biggest snowstorm to hit parts of the state since 1979.
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South Portland calls ‘extended’ parking ban
SOUTH PORTLAND – With the coming storm now categorized as a blizzard by the National Weather Service in Gray – with predicted snowfall up to 24 inches and wind gusts of 45-50 m.p.h. – South Portland Public Works has announced an “extended parking ban” in the city, from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. According […]
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Villanova-bound Falmouth soccer star wins Gatorade honor
Caitlin Bucksbaum led the Yachtsmen to a 14-2-2 record and a third straight Class B state championship last fall.
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SMCC hosts conference for small businesses
SOUTH PORTLAND — The third annual “Calling All Entrepreneurs” event at Southern Maine Community College begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. Sponsored by the SMCC Entrepreneurial Center, the free conference matches fledgling business owners with experienced business owners and experts to discuss idea development, business financing, marketing and other topics. The conference will […]
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Scarborough councilors ponder zoning questions
SCARBOROUGH — Plans to develop the area near Beech Ridge Motor Speedway for light industrial use stayed on track Wednesday night as councilors forwarded proposed zoning changes to the Planning Board. Councilors also approved a licensing agreement with Nonesuch Oysters owner Abigail Carroll allowing her to nurture oyster larvae in containers placed off the Pine […]
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Coalition promotes Maine quality-of-life legislation
The initiative is designed to enhance the qualities for which Maine is known and support the economic and environmental health of the state.
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Maine storm cancellations, closings
A running list of cancellations, closings and rescheduling announcements.
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Senate panel endorses Maine man for US judgeship
William Kayatta’s nomination to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals will now be sent to the full U.S. Senate for consideration.
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Hannaford parent lays off 350; Scarborough affected
SCARBOROUGH — Delhaize America, owner of Hannaford Bros. Co., is laying off 350 corporate employees, including an unspecified number at the supermarket chain’s headquarters. Michael Norton, a Hannaford spokesman, wouldn’t confirm how many of the 350 layoffs would take place in Scarborough, where the company employs roughly 1,000 people in corporate, back-office functions. “We’re not […]
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State senators to host budget forum
SCARBOROUGH — State Sens. James Boyle and Rebecca Millett, Democrats from Districts 6 and District 7, respectively, will host a community forum at 7 p.m. Feb 13 to discuss the proposed supplemental and biennial budgets proposed by Gov. Paul LePage. The 90-minute forum will be held in the meeting room at the Scarborough Public Library, […]