In return, the state would assume ownership of the International Marine Terminal, which it now leases from the city.
2021
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Sinacola breaks UMaine strikeout record in loss to Hartford
Nick Sinacola sets a school mark for most strikeouts in a season but gives up an inside-the-park grand slam in a 6-5 loss.
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Stocks close higher with help from tech, but still down for week
Investors’ worries about the possibility of rising inflation as the U.S. economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic fueled three days of heavy selling.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
District 5 candidates for Portland Charter Commission disagree about need for change
Ryan Lizanecz is open to systemic changes and thinks the mayor should have more power, while Mony Hang believes the current system is working.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Gasoline crunch from cyberattack spreads to nation’s capital
Colonial Pipeline says deliveries are being made in all of its markets, but it would take ‘several days’ to return to normal.
Posted inMaine, News
Local firm recommended to develop new Portland homeless shelter
The city staff says Developers Collaborative of Portland scored highest among three proposals for the 200-bed facility on Riverside Street
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers celebrate loosened restrictions, but some hesitant to shed masks
People interviewed Friday expressed relief, as well as reservations about unvaccinated people and indoor settings.
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Greece joins Mediterranean race to win back tourists
Southern European countries are scrambling to reopen their tourism services to lure vacationers emerging from lockdowns.
Posted inFeature Obituary, News
Jean Pilk, 96, renowned portrait artist from Cape Elizabeth
A diminutive woman who had a huge presence, Pilk was best-known for her portraits of government officials, including Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Colin Powell.
Posted inMaine, News
Q&A: Where will I still have to wear a mask? What options do businesses have?
New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.