So far, no winter work has been found for the vessel, but the company hasn’t ruled out the possibility.
January 15, 2015
Portland police investigating death of infant
Police were called to a home on Leland Street this morning.
SoPo fifth graders in concert
SOUTH PORTLAND – On Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., South Portland’s all city 5th grade choir will be in concert at South Portland High School. Call 767-7710 for more information.
South Portland urged to keep focus on urban-impaired streams
SOUTH PORTLAND — Members of the Water Resource Protection Department and the Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District on Tuesday advised the Planning Board on how to best deal with storm-water runoff in five urban-impaired streams across the city. The federal Clean Water Act of 2003 has been the impetus for such efforts across the […]
U.S. loosens embargo on Cuba, making trade and travel easier
The measure allows Americans to use credit cards in Cuba and U.S. companies to export telephone, computer and Internet technologies, among other changes.
Target closing up shop in Canada, shuttering 133 stores
Target entered Canada in 2013 and faced problems from the get-go, including costly regulations, a slow economy and increasing competition.
Cape Elizabeth High School juniors may get 'a little more freedom'
CAPE ELIZABETH — While updated graduation requirements won’t go into effect until 2021, there could be a policy change affecting junior class privileges as soon as this spring. The School Board policy committee met Jan. 13 to discuss graduation requirements and the state proficiency-based diploma system. The committee proposed that the proficiency-based system will take effect […]
Protesters block major Boston area highway during morning commute
Police shut down Interstate 93 northbound south of the city, and I-93 southbound north of the city.
Mainer on this year’s list of Oscar nominees
Gorham grad Dan MacKenzie is among a team of animators nominated for their work on ‘The Boxtrolls.’
Brunswick School Board to reconsider decision to move 5th grade to junior high school
BRUNSWICK — The School Board intends to review its decision to move fifth-grade students to Brunswick Junior High School and could consider other options to ease overcrowding at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School. The decision followed a well-attended meeting Wednesday, where dozens of parents, school staff and others turned out to hear a presentation from […]