March 2018 – Page 176 – The Portland Press Herald

Limington fire department stand-down lifted after gear found in compliance

by Gillian Graham March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Their helmets, boots and other gear is older than the recommended national standard, but has been found to be safe to use.

Industrial hemp company wants to open facility in Belfast

by ETHAN ANDREWS Republican Journal March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Future Farm Maine also has acquired 120 acres of farmland in Aroostook County.

Nation & World

YouTube bans firearm sales and how-to videos, prompting backlash

by Polly Mosendz and Mark Bergen Bloomberg March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

For many gun-rights supporters, YouTube has been a haven. A recent search on the site for ‘how to build a gun’ yielded 25 million results.

Maine Mariners, Sports

Sports Digest: ECHL puts Maine Mariners in North Division

by Staff and news service report March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

The Mariners begin play in 2018-19 and will be in the same division as the Manchester Monarchs.

Life & Culture, Maine

Concert review: Second concert for PSO conductor candidate is inconsistent, again

by Allan Kozinn March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Ken-David Masur fills in for another candidate who dropped out, but he’s unable to make a strong impression.

Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

South Portland council sets meeting to reconsider short-term rental rules

by Juliette Laaka March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council next month will reconsider restrictions on short-term housing rentals, either by repealing the new rules or sending them to a June referendum. Councilors on Tuesday also unanimously amended an ordinance to now require permits for nighttime construction. The council will take action on the short-term rental ordinance at a public hearing April […]