The State of the City is one of the responsibilities outlined in the City Charter for the elected mayor position.
2013
Posted inNews
Newspaper objects, but Kennebunk juror review still secret
A jury may be seated by Thursday morning in the prostitution case, followed by opening arguments.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Unions suffer steep decline in membership
Teachers unions were among the hardest hit, with the ranks of public school teachers and educators falling sharply.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport seeks growth of workforce housing
FREEPORT — The Town Council Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance aimed at creating more affordable housing for people who work in town. Councilors also approved site plan review changes, but other ordinance amendments, governing village parking and agriculture, were sent back to committees for further consideration. The housing amendment applies to the village area for […]
Posted inBusiness, News
New England shrimp-fishing season begins
Net fishermen this winter have a quota of 1.2 million pounds and can fish only two days a week.
Posted inCapitol Ticker
Morning Briefing 1.23.13
Update: This post has been corrected to delete a reference to Justice Mills and the release of the names of the Johns in the Zumba case – S.M. Northern exposure: The New York Times visited the State House recently to document the icy relationship between Gov. Paul LePage and the Democratic-led Legislature. The piece ran […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Defiant Clinton takes on lawmakers on Libya attack
Both emotional and combative, Clinton rejected Republican suggestions in two congressional hearings that the administration tried to mislead the country.
Posted inNews
NH ski resort closes due to cold, wind chills
Wildcat Mountain says the weather creates unsafe conditions for guests and employees.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council vacancy attracts potential candidates
SOUTH PORTLAND — Former District 1 City Councilor Tom Coward was elected twice without facing an opponent. But after Coward resigned to become a Cumberland County commissioner, the field of candidates for the remaining 20 months of his second term may be crowded. Four people have taken out nomination papers from the city clerk’s office: […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Coldest of the cold for the next twenty-four hours
January is typically the coldest month across the area and today may very well end up as the coldest day of the winter. Arctic air is now firmly entrenched. Wind chill warnings and advisories are posted for areas away from the coast. Warnings are posted when wind chills can be as cold at 48 below […]