SOUTH PORTLAND — Eight commercial businesses were burglarized in the Maine Mall area in the early morning on March 25, according to police. In all instances, business doors were pried open with a crowbar or similar type tool, and cash was taken from cash registers, according to a Police Department press release Wednesday. Detectives have […]
March 2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Nighttime burglar hits 8 businesses in Maine Mall area
Surveillance images show a heavyset man with dark-rimmed glasses.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Judge cites LePage’s stay at Trump hotel in ruling that lawsuit against president can proceed
He also points to the governor’s subsequent visit with the president in finding that Maryland and the District of Columbia have standing to claim that Trump is violating the Constitution by mixing business interests with his work as president.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump proposal would penalize immigrants who use tax credits, other benefits
Citizenship could be denied to an immigrant who uses refundable income tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit created to help working families, when paying their taxes.
Posted inNation & World
Ecuadorean Embassy cuts off Assange’s internet, bars visitors, too
Ecuador says the Wikileaks founder violated an agreement not to use his communiqués to interfere in the affairs of other states.
Posted inBusiness
Portland food delivery company receives $4,000 grant
2DineIn is given a growth grant from the National Association for the Self Employed.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lawsuit allowed to proceed that alleges Trump took foreign gifts
Two jurisdictions are permitted to sue the president over his involvement with Trump International Hotel in D.C., but not related to other properties.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Technology Institute helps six companies land $6 million in federal grants
The government is providing funds for early stage, technology-oriented research and development that could lead to the commercialization of new products and services.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland council shows support for climate action plan
SOUTH PORTLAND — Councilors expressed support Tuesday for a joint climate action plan with Portland. The plan would aim to reduce carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, and have city operations powered by renewable energy by 2040. Sustainability Director Julie Rosenbach briefed the council on the plan in a workshop, where all councilors present said […]
Posted inFood, News
Veranda noodle restaurant opens new location in Westbrook
The noodle house opens its first location outside Portland.