York County government, along with city and town managers, are eyeing a federal immigration program that could inject investment capital into York County. Commonly called an EB-5, the program, administered through the federal United States Citizenship and Immigration Service of the Department of Homeland Security, sets aside a certain number of visas for foreign investors. […]
February 2015
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Lawyer: Man accused of luring teen via Facebook not a killer
BANGOR — A man accused of luring a 15-year-old girl to her death with a fake Facebook page was at home with his family the night of the killing, his attorneys said Monday, accusing the prosecution of making “big mistakes” in their case. But prosecutors said the evidence linking 21-year-old Kyle Dube to Nichole Cable’s […]
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OOB library move forces March closure
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library will be closed in March as library officials prepare a move back to the facility’s permanent location. The library moved temporarily to the Lion’s Club building at 128 Saco Ave. in April to make way for an expansion project at 27 Staples St., where the […]
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March and February events at McArthur
”¢ Free Film Friday, Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m. Come take in a showing of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the classic novel by Harper Lee, turned into a classic film directed by Robert Mulligan. Enjoy the film and join the discussion immediately after. ”¢ The Money Class, Tuesday, March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7 […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Lucien R. Roy
SACO — Lucien R. Roy, 78, of Saco, passed away late Thursday evening on Feb. 19, 2015, at his home. He was born in Biddeford on July 18, 1936, a son of Alphonse and Adelia (Morin) Roy. He was educated in Saco schools. Lucien was employed by Songo Shoe in Portland for 10 years and […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland council agrees to sell land in Bayside to state Sen. Alfond
Alfond, who owns Bayside Bowl, plans an expansion on adjoining land on Hanover Street that the city now uses to store road sand and salt.
Posted inMaine, News
Some long-term users of Portland shelters had at least $20,000 in bank, audit finds
The state sampling of homeless facilities questions city practices in determining financial eligibility, as the two sides continue to battle over General Assistance levels.
Posted inElections, Politics
Deporting 12 million unrealistic, Rubio says in New Hampshire stop
The Republican senator from Florida is still debating whether to run for president or seek re-election to the Senate in 2016.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland building owners told to clear ice that hangs overhead
‘It’s a dangerous situation,’ says the Fire Department’s spokesman, one day after falling ice demolished a car in the Old Port.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
Panel votes to shift Maine teachers’ retirement costs back to state
Just two years ago, the state moved some teacher retirement costs onto school districts.