PORTLAND — The debate over pay will be waged again Monday, July 20, when the City Council will hold a public hearing on a “livable wage” ordinance. The council will choose between enacting an ordinance creating a $15 per hour minimum wage, sending the ordinance to the polls in November, or placing a competing measure […]
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Portland landlord faces manslaughter charges from 2014 fire
PORTLAND — The attorney representing the Noyes Street landlord charged with six counts of manslaughter Tuesday said the indictments were not a surprise. “Honestly, I am disappointed for the victim’s families and (Greg) Nisbet,” Matt Nichols said. “This just prolongs it.” Nisbet, 49, of 124 Noyes St., was indicted July 10 by a Cumberland County […]
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Peter R. Mullen, 70
PORTLAND — Peter Randall Mullen, 70, died July 7 in Portland. Born Oct. 21, 1944, the only son of Harold and Leonora (Newbert) Mullen, Peter attended Greely High School in Cumberland. Honest and hard-working, he was employed in farming, construction and shoe manufacturing with companies such as Etheridge Foundry and H.F. Farnum. He also worked […]
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Joseph E. Guimond, 86
PORTLAND — Joseph E. “Roy” Guimond, 86, died June 29 after a short illness, at his home in Westbrook, with family at his side. Guimond served in the U.S. Army from 1946-48, as a member of an airborne unit in Okinawa, Japan. Known as a hard worker, Guimond went on to found his own business, G&G […]
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James R. Costello Sr., 81: Sun Media leader was dedicated to news, community, family
SCARBOROUGH — James R. Costello Sr., 81, of Scarborough, died July 9 at home, surrounded by family, following a courageous eight-month battle with cancer. Born June 14, 1934, in Lewiston, son of Russell Hill and Jane Cassidy Costello, James graduated from Lewiston High School and the University of Maine. He served in the U.S. Army […]
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Island off Falmouth invites summer day-trippers
FALMOUTH — The public can enjoy summer days on Clapboard Island for the first time this year. The island is about a mile offshore from Town Landing, and the 15-acre public preserve is on the northern part of the island. It was purchased by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust last August for $1.4 million. Amanda […]
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'Shark Tank' auditions coming to Portland
PORTLAND — Small business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to make their pitch for financial backing July 29 when “Shark Tank” auditions come to the city. “Shark Tank” has been broadcast on ABC for six years, and has a companion “Beyond the Tank” series that follows entrepreneurs who had their ideas funded. The auditions, sponsored by […]
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Portland burglary suspect indicted on several charges
PORTLAND — A city man suspected in a series of West End and Parkside burglaries was indicted July 10 on multiple charges. Richard B. Coleman, 29, was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. Coleman, whose address was not listed, was charged for crimes dating to May 9, including June 20 and 27 burglaries on […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments The Maine College of Art recently added two new faculty members. Marie Shurkus has been named chairwoman of academic studies and associate professor of art history, while Joshua Reiman has been hired as an assistant professor in studio art and sculpture. Shurkus previously taught contemporary art history and media studies […]
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Community Calendar: July 15-28
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 7/18 Yard Sale and Barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland, 772-5434. Thursday 7/23 Community Fun Day, music and picnic festival sponsored by HearME Now, 5-8 p.m., free, Preble Street Parking Area/Back Cove Trail, Portland, hear-me-now.org. Ongoing Casco Bay Newcomers Club, for people new to […]