Officials say removing the exemptions to reduce federal spending would dramatically increase the cost of borrowing money, raising the cost of projects and the burden on taxpayers.
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Posted inFood
Four new food trucks to try this season
Serving everything from fresh pasta to Filipino food, these trucks and trailers will be stationed at Portland and South Portland locations this summer.
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: William H. McDonough
KENNEBUNK – William H. McDonough Jr. of Kennebunk passed away during the early morning hours of March 27, 2025 surrounded by …
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Obituary: Joel D. Anderson
POLAND SPRING – Joel D. Anderson, 69, passed away on Thursday March 20, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: William H. McDonough
McDonough Jr., William H. 94, of Kennebunk, March 27. Celebration in the summer. …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Laurie (“Lulu”) Little Rothrock
SCARBOROUGH – Laurie (“Lulu”) Little Rothrock passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2025, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.
Laurie …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Joel D. Anderson
Anderson, Joel D. 69, of Poland Spring, in Portland, March 20. Private Celebration this summer. …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Laurie (“Lulu”) Little Rothrock
Rothrock, Laurie 82, of Scarborough, Feb. 28. Celebration at a later date. …
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board advances $171.7 million budget to City Council
Public comments on the budget this year have been generally positive, although advocates for hourly staff at Portland Adult Education called on the district to increase pay and benefits for those employees.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics complete season sweep of Knicks
Boston beats a potential second-round playoff opponent for the fourth time this season, prevailing in overtime.