2015 – Page 3286 – The Portland Press Herald

Scarborough prepares for second school budget vote

by Kelley Bouchard June 15, 2015June 15, 2015

Responding to voters’ rejection of the initial budget proposal, the Town Council will meet Wednesday to start work on a revision.

Business, Maine, News

Report: Liquid propane depot would conflict with zoning in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard June 15, 2015June 16, 2015

NGL Energy Partners has talked of plans to install six 60,000-gallon storage tanks at Rigby Yard.

Maine, News

Air Canada jet makes emergency landing in Bangor

by David Hench June 15, 2015June 15, 2015

The jet bound for St. John’s, Newfoundland, was coming from Toronto when its crew reported an odor of smoke in the cabin.

Maine, News, Politics

Aiding immigrants helps economy, Portland leaders say

by Leslie Bridgers June 15, 2015June 16, 2015

Mayor Michael Brennan holds a news conference to urge lawmakers to continue providing General Assistance to asylum seekers.

Nation & World, News

N.C. authorities stepped up warnings only after second shark attack

by EMERY P. DALESIO and EMILY MASTERS The Associated Press June 15, 2015June 16, 2015

Both young people who lost limbs Sunday were in good condition Monday at a hospital after undergoing amputations.

Cops & Courts, News

Suspended N.H. nurse from Maine charged with possessing drugs

by David Hench June 15, 2015June 15, 2015

The Warren woman is accused of diverting narcotics from Concord Hospital.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers override 7 LePage vetoes

by The Associated Press June 15, 2015June 16, 2015

Meanwhile, the governor vetoes six more bills sponsored by Democrats.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Falmouth seeks input on bike-pedestrian strategy

by Colin Ellis June 15, 2015

FALMOUTH — Safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians are frequent discussion points, but how many people actually bike and walk to get around? The town hopes to answer that, and is working to update its bicycle and pedestrian master plan to reflect the consensus before the year is out. Theo Holtwijk, the town’s director […]

Nation & World, News