SOUTH PORTLAND — In a tearful speech at Monday’s inauguration, incoming Mayor Patti Smith spoke of the need for unity, inclusion and empathy across the city. At the Dec. 5 event, City Clerk Emily Scully swore in returning City Councilor Maxine Beecher, first-time Councilor Susan Henderson and new School Board members Jenn Kirk and Otis Thompson. […]
December 2016
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Union president challenges Trump on Twitter over Carrier jobs
Alex Jones said the president-elect ‘overreacted’ and that the deal might not save as many jobs as Trump claims.
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Color of 2017 will be ‘greenery,’ according to the Pantone people
Experts at Pantone, who advise industries on the use of color in fashion and new products, want you to think of the first buds and grass blades of spring.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath shipyard nets nearly $60M contract modification
BATH — The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a contract modification worth $59.4 million, which will be used for construction of DDG 51-class vessels. The funding will go toward engineering and technical assistance, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, announced Wednesday. The monies will continue Lead Yard services, including the […]
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Bath council seeks offers for former YMCA property
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a request for proposals to develop the former YMCA property at 26 Summer St. The panel also unanimously granted second and final approval to adding a prohibition on electronic smoking devices in parks and recreation facilities to Bath’s public smoking ban. The RFP could go out […]
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Single-vehicle crash kills teenager from Standish
The crash occurred just after midnight Thursday in the area of Cape Road and Woodbine Drive in Standish.
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Michael Jordan wins China court ruling in trademark case
The former NBA star has been in a dispute with a sportswear company called Qiaodan Sports since 2012. ‘Qiaodan’ is the transliteration of ‘Jordan’ in Mandarin.
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It’s time to gear up for some awesome winter adventures
And yes, there’s plenty of time to attend Christmas events.
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Internal records reveal extent of ongoing power struggle in Portland city government
As the mayor pushed for more authority, the city manager fought back in a heated battle that has dragged on for a year. Even a $21,000 outside opinion didn’t end the conflict over interpretations of roles defined in the city charter.