In Maine, we follow a pretty simple creed: work hard and be good to your neighbors. All too often these days, even when we work hard, folks in Washington, D.C., seem to forget that commonsense decency and make harmful cuts that leave Mainers behind. To be sure, weeding out waste, fraud and abuse is something […]
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In the Know: Maximizing TIF revenues in Scarborough’s budget
The desirability of our natural resources, quality of our schools and essential services have resulted in a draw to our community. During this period of growth, the town has been thoughtful with the establishment and expansion of tax incrementing financing districts, which apply to designated growth areas as well as Oak Hill. The proposed fiscal […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
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Maine home prices finally fell last month, but don’t celebrate yet
The last year-over-year sales decrease was in March 2019, when the median sale price was $200,000.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Most Mainers don’t think Susan Collins deserves another term, survey says
Maine’s Republican senator is in a tough political spot, and her latest favorability numbers show it.
Posted inNation & World
Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
A federal judge has agreed with voting rights groups and Democrats that the Constitution gives the power to regulate federal elections to states and Congress — not the president
Posted inMaine, News
Water main break shuts down Brighton Ave. near Portland-Westbrook line
A water main break shut down the westbound lanes of Brighton Avenue for several hours on Thursday evening. Michelle Clements, a spokesperson for the Portland Water District, said the break began around 2:40 p.m. and was restored by 7:15 p.m. Portland police asked the public to avoid the area near where the road crosses the […]
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After drug arrest, Lewiston store owner talks plans for the future
One day after police announced that the owner of Garden of Via had been arrested for drug trafficking, Sami-Luqman Muhammad spoke from his shop at 260 Lisbon St.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Sports
Alzheimer’s advocate, 74, riding high after running Boston Marathon
Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Maine, Sports
Renovation of Hearts of Pine’s new home stadium in Portland unearths contaminated soil
The city of Portland discovered ‘dirty dirt’ laced with lead and arsenic at Fitzpatrick Stadium amid preparations for the new professional soccer team’s home debut.