The DPW rotates through 3 dumping sites across the city and has removed about 800 truckloads of snow so far this winter, enough to cover a football field to a depth of nearly 14 feet.
Daniel Kool
Staff Writer
Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's cost of living reporter, covering wages, bills and the infrastructure that drives them — from roads, to the state's electric grid to the global supply chains connecting Maine and the rest of the world. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.
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Trump gets near-universal approval from Maine Republicans, poll finds
But more than half of those surveyed in the UNH poll — 54% — believe Elon Musk’s role in the administration is inappropriate.
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Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two in custody after shots fired in North Berwick
A section of Route 4 from Dennett Road to Buffum Road was closed during the incident Tuesday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
South Berwick’s ski hill draws fans eager for natural snow, community charm
In operation since 1939, the volunteer-run Powderhouse Hill has been a staple of South Berwick winters for generations.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Martin’s Point whistleblowers awarded $5.6M
New York-based SVCMC agreed to pay $29 million in the first settlement in the case, in which it, Martin’s Point and 4 other health care providers are accused of keeping $300 million in overpayments.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man who robbed Biddeford cheese shop sentenced to 20 years
Russell Pease, 52, of Old Orchard Beach, robbed Nibblesford Cheese Shop after posing as a customer interested in local food and wine two years ago.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Overturned tractor trailer along I-95 will be removed Tuesday, police say
Drivers don’t need to report the truck, which currently sits on its passenger side, Maine State Police said.
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Structure fire destroys Gorham home, injures man
The blaze appeared to begin when a strong gust of wind blew flames from an outdoor stove, officials said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.