The chair of the Maine Statewide Homeless Council says removing people from their encampments further victimizes them and doesn’t solve the problem.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Worker at Portland’s Green Elephant Bistro diagnosed with hepatitis A
Customers and employees who may have been exposed over the past month are urged to get vaccinated against the liver disease.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland City Council to reconsider temporary expansion of Homeless Services Center
After the motion failed 5-4 at an Oct. 2 meeting, Councilor Regina Philips has asked that the proposal be brought back for reconsideration.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Max Scherzer says he is ready to pitch for Rangers in ALCS
Texas has not said if it will include the three-time Cy Young Award winner on its roster against the Astros.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World, News
Louise Meriwether, novelist who conjured 1930s Harlem, dies at 100
Her debut novel, “Daddy Was a Number Runner,” was a searing examination of Black life in Depression-era Harlem.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Search for Chaim Bloom’s replacement off to a slow start
According to reports, several potential candidates have declined interest in taking over as the Boston’s top executive.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Schumer says he’s leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show ‘unwavering’ U.S. support
Administration officials have been speaking with lawmakers about the contours of a supplemental aid package as it continues to determine Israel’s needs.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Golden backs expanded powers for acting speaker
The 2nd District congressman joined other centrist Democrats in calling for expanded powers for Patrick McHenry so the U.S. House of Representatives can resume its work.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden can’t squeeze Iran and Russian oil at same time
Anything that materially cuts the flow of resurgent Iranian oil exports would only heighten demand for barrels from rivals such as Russia – where the Treasury is starting to ratchet up enforcement of existing measures.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lottery winnings give Gardiner woman a chance to invest in son’s Poopah Scoopah business
Ricci Abbott, who won $10,000 on Sunday, is the second person with Maine ties to take home a large lottery prize this week.