PORTLAND — A developer hopes to break ground by the end of June 2018 for redevelopment of the former Rufus T. Deering Lumber Co. at 383 Commercial St. “We see this being a very exciting project, a linking property from West End to Old Port,” Joe Dasco said Dec. 14, the day after the Planning Board approved […]
2017
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump gives speech on ‘America First’ security strategy
The president’s security strategy envisions nations in constant competition.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump judicial pick who drew ridicule at hearing withdraws his name
Matthew Peterson struggled to answer basic legal questions.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ann LePage endorses constitutional amendment to provide crime victims’ rights
The Legislature has a bill before it that could send a ballot measure to voters in 2018, but critics warn that the proposal could have unintended consequences.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
McCain says he’s feeling well, vows return in January
The senior senator from Arizona is battling brain cancer.
Posted inNation & World, News
Twitter suspends white nationalists under new rules
The account of a far-right British party that President Trump retweeted was among the first to go.
Posted inMaine
Moonlighting single mom’s Christmas saved by customer’s $500 tip
Trisha Murphy of Sullivan says she’d just been hit with a $700 bill after her car was towed, when the customer told her he would be Santa.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Expanded Cumberland fire station on time, on budget, for spring opening
CUMBERLAND — Progress on the renovated and expanded Central Fire Station continues at a rapid pace, with full occupancy expected next spring. Two fire engines have already moved back into the bays at 366 Tuttle Road, and the project remains on budget, a team involved with the construction process said during a Dec. 13 tour […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Social Security office reopens in Portland
PORTLAND — The Social Security office at 550 Forest Ave. reopened Monday, Dec. 18, after being closed for renovations. Office hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesdays, when the office is open 9 a.m.-noon. Services can also be accessed at www.socialsecurity.gov, or by calling 800-772-1213 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays. Those who are deaf or […]
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Analysis: The Patriots knew the Steelers’ end-of-game plan better than the Steelers did
The Belichick effect was seen when the Steelers tried a fateful fake-spike throw for the end zone on third down in the final seconds.