PORTLAND —  The hospital network trying to acquire Mercy Health System last week doubled its long-term debt in order to finance a major expansion of its flagship hospital –  but says that doesn’t change the network’s plans for Mercy. On Jan. 30, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems issued $150 million in bonds to help fund expansion […]

PORTLAND —  St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church on outer Congress Street is a step closer to being sold to the owner of neighboring Westgate Shopping Center. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has signed an agreement to sell the church to Charter Realty & Development Corp. for an undisclosed amount, according to diocese spokesman Dave […]

PORTLAND — Smokers visiting city parks will soon have to light up elsewhere, after the City Council voted unanimously Monday to ban smoking in more than 50 city parks and public grounds. The city code amendment applies to a long list of open spaces, including Baxter Woods, Congress Square, Deering Oaks Park, Monument Square, Payson […]