The deadline had been Wednesday, but heavy online traffic left many people unable to access IFW’s application portal.
2018
Facebook could be responsible for how advertisers use platform, Justice Dept. says
The government has weighed in on a lawsuit that contends the company allows advertisers to violate fair-housing laws.
Portland assistant city manager is out after 3 months
A city spokeswoman confirms Mona Bector no longer works for Portland but would not provide any other information.
Doctor who was disciplined had clashes with patients over Trump
Dr. Cathleen London, who has said she plans to run against Sen. Susan Collins in 2020, had conflicts with patients who were Trump supporters, according to a consent agreement that also spelled out flaws in her prescribing and record-keeping practices.
Federal judge extends halt on deportations of separated families
Judge Dana Sabraw says that ‘hasty’ deportation of children after reunification with their parents deprives them of their right to seek asylum.
Letter: Keep Scarborough's Volk in the state Senate
As a small business owner I am asking everyone in Senate District 30 to show their support for Sen. Amy Volk and keep her voice for Maine businesses in Augusta. She is a solid advocate for ensuring small businesses are kept viable for now and the future of Maine’s economy and employment opportunities. Pam GrondinScarborough
Letter: Re-elect Millett in Senate District 29
Our elected representatives must possess strength, determination and a steadfast moral compass to effectively safeguard our communities from policies that would strip away protections to our environment, educational standards, public health infrastructure and access to quality health care. State Sen. Rebecca Millett embodies all of the traits needed to challenge legislative and executive actions that […]
Augusta police swear in ‘Officer Gnome’ on social media
In a humorous social media post Friday, the Augusta Police Department posted photos showing its newest patrol officer, a small gnome statue.
Letter: Why the rush for Scarborough Downs TIF?
I have spent many hours lamenting the fact that Scarborough simply does not have a viable downtown. If someone were to build a downtown, I would gladly trust the Risbara Bros. to do the work. But that’s not the point. The town recently held its first public workshop regarding the development of Scarborough Downs. In […]
Letter: Sen. King displays passion, integrity
It will be a great pleasure to cast my vote on Nov. 6 to re-elect U.S. Sen. Angus King to a second term. In the past six years, King has proved himself to be the real deal: a thoughtful man of integrity, intelligence, dedication and passion. In a particularly chaotic period of this nation’s history, […]