FALMOUTH — Town Councilors on Monday discussed the next steps in a partnership announced last week with the Maine Department of Transportation that will make about 11 acres of state-owned land along Route 1 available for private development. MDOT give the land at the eastern end of the Maine Turnpike Falmouth Spur to a developer, who in […]
2016
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
House votes to renew $6.5 million in Land for Maine’s Future bonds for 5 years
Gov. LePage, however, could veto the bill because he wants the bonds authorized only for six months.
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Posted inMaine, News
Family settles lawsuit against Farmington officer in shooting death of son
The parents of Justin Crowley-Smilek, who was fatally shot in a confrontation with Farmington Officer Ryan Rosie in 2011, have settled the suit, according to a notice filed in U.S. District Court.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland landlord registrations exceed 50%
PORTLAND — The head of the new city Housing Safety Office says he is pleased with the rate of required landlord registrations. “I think we are right on track,” Art Howe III said Monday about the response from landlords. Data provided by City Hall spokeswoman Jessica Grondin showed the new department has processed more than 1,600 registrations […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama to reach for hopeful tone in final State of the Union speech
While the White House is careful to avoid describing tonight’s speech as a victory lap, the president plans to call attention to his successes, during the last year and throughout his two terms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Two former workers sue BIW, charge illegal firings under medical leave law
The men say they were punished for taking time off for illness and ask for job reinstatement and back pay.
Posted inNation & World, News
High court: Florida death penalty system is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court says Florida’s system for sentencing people to death is unconstitutional because it gives too much power to judges.
Posted inCapitol Ticker, Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
After initial silence, Angus King says LePage’s drug dealer comments ‘wrong’
King says he doesn’t believe the governor is a racist.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
April vote likely on Portland's nearly $30M plan for Hall School
PORTLAND — The cost to taxpayers remains a source of contention, but a plan to rebuild Fred P. Hall Elementary School is moving closer to a referendum. City councilors on Monday received details about the $29.7 million plan to replace the school, ahead of a Feb. 1 public hearing where the council will vote on setting […]
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Portland police hire liaison to work with opioid users
PORTLAND — The Police Department on Monday hired a director for an education and diversion program intended to assist opioid users seeking help. Oliver G. Bradeen will lead the new Law Enforcement Addiction Advocacy Program, known by its LEEAP acronym. LEEAP was announced by Police Chief Michael Sauschuck in December 2015, and will be funded with cash […]