2023 – Page 3129 – The Portland Press Herald

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine

‘Night of the Living Rez’ a finalist for national prize

by Eric Russell January 10, 2023January 11, 2023

Levant author Morgan Talty’s collection is one of three up for The Story Prize.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

In the Know: Winter Safety: Be careful if using equipment that emits carbon monoxide

by Scarborough Fire Department January 10, 2023

Recently, the evening news reported that a local contractor was overcome by carbon monoxide while operating a gasoline powered piece of equipment in a basement area, requiring transport to the emergency room. This story illustrates why everyone should be extremely careful when using a gas-powered generator or similar alternative heating or power sources. Improper operation […]

Maine

$2.1 million in federal funding will support new public greenspace in Portland

by Rachel Ohm January 10, 2023January 11, 2023

The money secured by the Portland Parks Conservancy will be used for the first phase of the Portland Harbor Common on the eastern waterfront.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say

by Sydney Richelieu January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.

Business, Nation & World, News

Trump executive Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence for dodging taxes

by MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Allen Weisselberg is expected to be locked up at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail complex.

Maine

Winthrop town manager announces resignation, citing ‘deeply disturbing’ bullying and harassment by detractors

by Chris Bouchard January 10, 2023January 11, 2023

Town Manager Jeff Kobrock, who has come under fire for his handling of a controversial local mooring ordinance over the past year, gave a six-month notice Monday to provide the town with time to find a successor.