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Art dealer Wildenstein accused of French tax fraud

PARIS — International art dealer Guy Wildenstein went on trial in Paris Monday on charges of tax fraud and money laundering, after two relatives tipped off investigators about the family’s financial dealings – prompting authorities to demand a staggering 553 million euros ($602 million) in back taxes. Wildenstein, 70, the Franco-American heir of a New […]

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Horoscope

Revisit and adapt old ideas to fit current trends in order to achieve something great this year. Whether it is a personal or professional change, or both, you stand to benefit emotionally, physically and financially. Avoid acting on impulse, as a steady pace will get the best results. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) – An […]

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Portland Police Beat: Jan. 6

Arrests 12/26 at 5 a.m. Noel G. Suru, 37, of Portland, was arrested on Newbury Street by Officer Erik Richard on outstanding warrants from another agency, and charges of violation of a protective order, assault and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 12/26 at 9:19 p.m. Corey E. Doughty, 22, of Cape Elizabeth, was arrested on Middle Street […]

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People and Business: Jan. 6

Giving Back Avesta Housing has been awarded a $100,000 affordable housing grant through TD Charitable Foundation’s Housing for Everyone program. Part of the grant will help build 19 more apartments for low-income elderly individuals at Blackstone Apartments in downtown Falmouth. The remainder will be used to renovate existing apartments for low-income elderly tenants at Blackstone. […]

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Portland Meetings: Jan. 6-14

Portland Wed.  1/6  11 a.m.  Disability Advisory Committee  CH Wed.  1/6  5 p.m.  Historic Preservation Board  CH Thur.  1/7  Noon  CDBG Allocation Committee  CH Thur.  1/7  5 p.m.  Parks Commission  CH Mon.  1/11  5 p.m.  City Council  (Workshop)  CH Mon.  1/11  5:30 p.m.  Bicycle Pedestrian Committee  CH Tues.  1/12  4:30 p.m.  Planning Board  CH Wed.  […]