PORTLAND — A poll commissioned by the Democratic City Committee last month shows Mayor Ethan Strimling has a 60 percent approval rating. But the opinion isn’t necessarily shared in City Hall, as evidenced last week. At the Nov. 21 City Council meeting, the manner of the mayor’s opposition to selling city land was harshly criticized. A […]
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Posted inBusiness, News
Camden National extends customer service hours to 24/7
The Camden-based bank also adds a new security feature to its debit card protection.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine corrections chief delays policy review prompted by suicide of transgender teen
Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick says an investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into the death of Charles Maisie Knowles must be completed first.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to highest level in 9 years
In a survey mostly taken before the Nov. 8 election, the strength of the rebound over October’s numbers surprised economists.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Society Notebook: Maine art sale sends medical help to Ecuador
Artists respond to a call from Partners for World Health to get supplies to people recovering from disaster.
Posted inNation & World, News
Raging wildfires in Tennessee scorch tourist destinations and force thousands to evacuate
The latest wildfires grew Monday night when wind high winds blew trees onto power lines, sparking new fires and spreading embers over long distances.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Gorham counselor pleads guilty to health care fraud
Paulo D. Braga billed MaineCare for $5,202 worth of therapy sessions that either never occurred or were shorter than he said they were.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland City Council may outlaw signs at meetings
PORTLAND — City Council meetings could start later, but the public comment period would begin earlier, if new rules are adopted at the council’s Dec. 5 meeting. While the council ad hoc committee reviewing the overall rules for meetings found little reason to change things Monday night, it also decided to ban people from bringing signs […]
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Group withdraws request for recount of education surcharge vote
Opponents cite concerns over the planned counting procedure and cost. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalization recount starts Monday and could take four to six weeks.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Thompson's Point project in Portland gets FAME funding
PORTLAND — The Finance Authority of Maine has approved a $500,000 loan to help build an events center at Thompson’s Point. The loan to Forefront Brick South LLC, announced Tuesday, was made in partnership with the Portland Development Corp. Developers plan a 35,000-square-foot events center as part of the $120 million redevelopment project on land at […]