The pioneering chef, whose restaurants include The Gothic in Belfast, says raw ‘needs to be more inclusive and flexible.’
February 2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Islamic State militants kidnap dozens of Christians in Syria
The group could use its Assyrian captives to try to arrange a prisoner swap with the Kurdish and Christian militias it is battling.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
S&P downgrades UMaine System outlook to negative
The credit rating firm cites declining enrollment and the high turnover among leadership at the seven system campuses.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland City Council not ready to roll on Uber rules
PORTLAND — City councilors are still navigating the road to regulation for rideshare companies like Uber. On Feb. 18, the City Council Transportation, Sustainability & Energy Committee heard testimony and considered a draft ordinance from City Corporation Counsel Danielle West-Chuhta to establish fees and regulations for drivers and companies. The changes would be part of […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Polar Dip rescheduled to March 14
PORTLAND — The eighth annual Portland Polar Dip has been rescheduled to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at East End Beach. Registration for the dip begins at noon the same day. The annual event, which was postponed Feb. 21 because of ice in Casco Bay, is a fundraiser for Casco-based Camp Sunshine, where children with […]
Posted inMaine, News
Record cold dips Portland to frosty 11 below
The icy temperature breaks a record set in 1956.
Posted inNation & World, News
Killer of Pam Smart’s husband faces parole hearing
Smart recruited William ‘Billy’ Flynn, now 41, to kill Gregg Smart in May 1990.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine chief justice to give annual speech before Legislature
Last year, Chief Justice Leigh Saufley championed a measure to modernize the computer system for the state’s courts.
Posted inMaine, News
Pan Am faces $350,000 EPA fine for Waterville railyard violations
The complaint claims the company discharged polluted water into the Kennebec River.
Posted inCapitol Ticker
Morning Briefing 2.24.15: Soft parade of opponents, evolutions & slingshots
The parade of opponents to Gov. Paul LePage’s tax overhaul continued Monday as lawmakers on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs and Taxation committees received testimony on proposed increases to the sales tax and broadening the tax to include new goods and services. As was the case last week on hearings devoted to the income tax […]