SOUTH PORTLAND — The city council hasn’t finished revising the city’s ordinance on marijuana-related businesses, but one councilor thinks proposed changes will address the growing number of applicants seeking licenses. Changes include a provision that marijuana businesses must be 1,000 feet away from all so-called sensitive use locations, adding to the current 300-foot distance from […]
2021
Posted inAmerican Journal
Planning Board likes plan for 26 condos off New Gorham Road
Greenfield Place would be made up of single-family homes in six designs.
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Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
Maine to receive $183 million for schools in latest coronavirus relief package
The funding is part of $82 billion in emergency relief funds that have been allocated to support education nationwide.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
COVID-19 vaccine deliveries too low to support expansion, state says
Maine reported 525 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths Wednesday, with another 17,000 doses of vaccine expected next week.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Morse High School discussion group to focus on racism
A program that began in 2019 to discuss a wide range of social issues has re-focused on racism for the 2020-2021 school year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Puritan Medical Products lauded for winning Inc.’s ‘Company of the Year’
The Guilford company was recognized for ramping up its nasal swab production to meet testing needs during the pandemic.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
UNO’s recognizes singular effort of restaurant workers
South Portland pizzeria offers ‘Restaurant Worker Special’ throughout January.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community/Arts Calendar: Jan. 13-23
To submit an in-person or virtual event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Governors scramble to speed vaccine effort after slow start
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump leads attack on democracy itself
The president’s stream of lies has turned millions of his supporters into enemies of their own country.