The patient-centered philosophy has resulted in three consecutive Magnet designations for the hospital.
2019
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Image is everything: Photos help bring updated Portland property values into focus
PORTLAND — The pictures could be worth billions. Ligon Durham and Erasmo Benitez of Plano, Texas,-based Tyler Technologies are photographing more than 20,000 properties, the images to be used as building blocks in an ongoing revaluation that will determine property taxes in fiscal year 2021. “I am the tip of the spear, letting them know what […]
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Digital hat passed as work begins on Portland downtown mural
PORTLAND — It isn’t uncommon for art to need patrons. It’s just not what you expect as artist Will Sears begins a new mural on the wall that towers over Tommy’s Park at 80 Exchange St. Building owner Jim Brady – the developer behind projects including the Press Hotel on Congress Street, the former Portland Co. property at […]
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Senators renew push to ban offshore drilling off New England
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — All 10 U.S. senators in coastal New England reintroduced a proposal Friday to bar oil and gas drilling from the region’s shores. The group said President Donald Trump’s administration was stalling on the release of a new draft of its five-year offshore leasing plan. The group of senators, led by Rhode […]
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The Universal Notebook: Nana Beem’s rocker
A lifetime ago, my Nana Beem sat in her maroon platform rocker in the front window of her Ludlow Street home in Portland and watched her favorite soap operas. I hadn’t seen the old rocking chair since Nana died in 1987 until a few weeks ago when my brother Paul, who had had it in […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Dope economics
Uneasy about your job security? Nothing will make that worry be gone quicker than a toke of worry-b-gone. Because the most secure profession in Maine is marijuana dealer. Of course, selling pot for recreational purposes is still illegal in this state. But stoners who retail weed for a living aren’t concerned. The chances of getting […]
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Maximum Security out of Preakness, Derby DQ to be appealed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maximum Security’s owner said Monday he will not run the horse in the Preakness and will appeal the disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner. Gary West said by phone to The Associated Press that there is “really no need, not having an opportunity to run for the Triple Crown to run a […]
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A grim preview of a trade war takes shape
Companies that rely on China are getting hammered after Trump vows tariff escalation.
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Here's Something: Graduation gifts should pay dividends
Two of my nieces are graduating from college this month, and I couldn’t be more proud. Born a week apart in 1997, Georgia and Kate are bright, hard-working, conscientious and have big plans for their futures. It’ll be fun watching their lives bloom. As an uncle who wants them to lead a happy and productive […]
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Maine briefs: Woman charged in girl’s murder wants statements thrown out; Man to be sentenced for manslaughter in 2017 shooting
Woman charged in girl’s murder wants statements thrown out BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A mother charged with murder in the death of her 10-year-old daughter in Maine wants her statements to police thrown out. Sharon and Julio Carrillo are both charged with murder in the death of Marissa Kennedy in Stockton Springs, a shocking crime […]