The secret project, called Dragonfly, triggered a backlash because it complies with China’s censorship of politically sensitive subjects, such as the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.
October 2018
Portland councilors to decide rule changes for short-term rentals
PORTLAND — The future of short-term rentals in the city could be determined Nov. 19, when a package of policy changes get council votes. One change was discussed Monday when councilors accepted the first reading of a proposal to change how housing is counted toward a cap of 300 non-owner-occupied short-term rentals on the mainland. The […]
Trump complains Saudis seen as ‘guilty until proven innocent’ in journalist’s disappearance
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who deny any knowledge of what happened to Jamal Khashoggi.
Another Gideon-Schulz rematch in Freeport-Pownal House race
FREEPORT — In his fourth campaign for elected office, Paul “Benjamin” Schulz is again challenging state Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, in House District 48. Gideon, who also previously served on Freeport’s Town Council, is serving her third term in the district that represents Freeport and part of Pownal, and recently completed her first term as speaker […]
Route 9 work in Cumberland to finish in 2019
CUMBERLAND — Reconstruction of nearly a mile of Route 9 (Main Street) south from the center of town, including the extension of a sidewalk and several utilities, is due to wrap up next year. But most of the project – a 0.6-mile stretch between Turkey Lane and Prince Memorial Library at 266 Main St. – will conclude […]
Yarmouth, chamber mean business with new networking event
YARMOUTH — The town and Chamber of Commerce are hoping to encourage networking and gain insight into local businesses with a new discussion series. On Thursday, Oct. 25, at noon, the economic development office and the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce will launch Business Lunch Breaks at the Yarmouth History Center. According to Scott LaFlamme, the town’s […]
Falmouth residents invited to review, appeal new FEMA flood maps
FALMOUTH — Residents can review new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps for Cumberland County in person at Town Hall or online. Under the new maps, some properties in town are now designated as Special Flood Hazard Areas. Property owners who believe their properties have been incorrectly mapped may appeal. All appeals must contain evidence […]
College pressured to rescind honorary degree awarded to Collins
But a spokesman for the Maine senator’s alma mater, St. Lawrence University, says the institution ‘has never rescinded any earned or honorary degree’ and does not intend to do so now.
Portland expands zones, options for tax increment financing
PORTLAND — More properties and more options for spending are the end results of four actions on tax increment financing passed Monday by city councilors. “We will be much better off by doing this than by not doing this,” Councilor Justin Costa said before the motions drew unanimous support. Costa is also chairman of the […]
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