Kerry Anderson of KDA Development in Scarborough wants to convert the former St. John the Evangelist Church into a commercial use and its adjacent parochial school into apartments.
May 2, 2016
Posted inPolitics
Maine’s Rep. Chellie Pingree in Cuba for trade mission
Pingree is with a group that will meet with Cuba’s agriculture minister, tour farms and restaurants, and discuss opportunities for trade.
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Posted inNation & World
Vermont officials relent, let woman keep wood duck in her home
Keeping wildlife as pets is banned, but Vermont decides 3-year-old Peep is probably better off staying put.
Posted inBusiness
Sports Authority may be switching from Chapter 11 to asset sale
That means all of its 450 stores could close, including those in South Portland and Auburn.
Posted inLife & Culture
Lights, cameras take over Portland diner to film ‘Witch Files’: Photos
The movie, a comedy, is being directed by York native Kyle Rankin
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Homeowner insurance rates in Maine continue to climb at modest rate
The average 2016 premium is likely to stay below 5%, unlike in Massachusetts, where increases have reached double digits because of the harsh winter of 2014-15.
Posted inMaine, News
Four-vehicle pileup snarls traffic in Westbrook
The accident occurred late Monday afternoon on County Road near the Westbrook Cinemagic movie theater complex, police say.
Posted inNation & World
Dinosaur footprint showing great detail found in Spain
Officials say it’s so well-preserved that imprints of the reptile-like creature’s claws and skin can be seen.
Posted inNation & World
Earth-sized planets orbiting star may be best hope yet for alien life
Astronomers theorize that all three planets revolving around a small red sun are potentially habitable.
Posted inMaine, News
Residents pressure Portland council to keep city health clinic open
Advocates for the India Street Public Health Center pack a budget hearing, urging councilors to take more time to study the transfer of services to a nonprofit that City Manager Jon Jennings has proposed in his budget.