PORTLAND — Gov. Janet Mills’ office on Tuesday called lawmakers’ failed attempt to ensure additional $1 million in funding for nursing homes a “political act with no productive goal.” Lawmakers in the final hours of this year’s session passed $1 million in Medicaid funding for nursing homes, on top of $8.5 million in state funding in Mills’ budget […]
2019
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Rocket Man on the river: Bath’s ‘Elton John’ to perform at Waterfront Park
Gerald Brann pulls out all the stops with an array of songs and costumes.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Bath Tues. 9/3 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee CH Wed. 9/4 6 p.m. City Council CH Brunswick Tues. 9/3 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Wed. 9/4 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 9/4 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee TH Thur. 9/5 4:30 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Harpswell Wed. 9/4 3 p.m. Conservation Commission TO […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump pushes for border fence, says he’d pardon aides worried about wrongdoing
A White House request to divert $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds to the barrier project is expected to be approved in coming weeks.
Posted inDo This
Lincoln Park
This 2.5-acre park between Congress Street and the Cumberland County Courthouse was created to keep fire from spreading from downtown Portland up Munjoy Hill, as it did more than 150 years ago, when much of the city burned to the ground. It was originally named Phoenix Square, but was later renamed to honor President Abraham Lincoln. A diagonal path through the park, where there’s also a fountain and benches, leads from the corner of Congress and Franklin streets into the Old Port. The park is also home to a 2,000 pound cast-iron fountain that was cast in Paris in 1870.
Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Posted inTimes Record
Maine briefs: Maine woman held on fugitive charge for fatal crash in Pa.; Program that collects derelict fishing gear marks 10 years
Maine woman held on fugitive charge for fatal crash in Pa. BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman who failed to show up for her trial two months ago for a fatal crash in Pennsylvania is behind bars in her home state. The Bangor Daily News reports that 30-year-old Stacey Clark, of Ellsworth, was arrested […]
Posted inMaine, News
We’re changing our commenting system. Here’s why.
Today we introduce a new approach to online commenting. As we continue to add more benefits to our subscription offerings, the ability to participate in online discussions on PressHerald.com will be for subscribers only. Different from ubiquitous tools like “email to a friend” or social sharing, commenting won’t be a de facto feature on every […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Aug. 29
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 30, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Doorbell-camera firm is partnering with 400 police forces, extending surveillance
The number of partnerships raises questions about privacy and the expanding reach of tech giants and local police.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine, New Hampshire to pay Cianbro $5 million to settle bridge dispute
Maine and New Hampshire are expected to jointly pay $5 million to Pittsfield contractor Cianbro Corp. to settle its claim that inadequate design work created cost overruns and delayed the opening of a major bridge between the two states for months. The payment caps a contract dispute about construction of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge […]