In January 2014, Portland Mayor Michael Brennan in his State of the City address called for raising the minimum wage. This began 18 months of research, discussion, study committee meetings and draft proposals. After all this, Portland’s finance committee has tendered a recommendation to the City Council that can only be described as timid and […]
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Robber strikes Portland bank, credit union
PORTLAND — Police on Monday increased to $10,000 the reward for information leading to the arrests of individuals responsible for robbing two banks this spring. In addition to a $5,000 reward being offered by TruChoice Federal Credit Union, cPort Federal Credit Union is also offering a $5,000 reward. The TruChoice Credit Union was held up […]
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Portland school chief a finalist for Kentucky job
PORTLAND — Superintendent of Schools Emmanuel Caulk is a finalist for a school chief job in another state, the School Department announced Friday. If confirmed, Caulk would be leaving Portland to become superintendent of the 40,000-student Lexington, Kentucky, public school system, according to a press release. If he accepts the job, his departure date from Portland […]
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Maine's city lawmakers stand together in support of immigrant aid
AUGUSTA — A group of lawmakers from Maine’s largest cities banded together in opposition to a new two-year state budget that makes it easier for the state to deny financial help to asylum-seeking immigrants. During a series of floor speeches late Tuesday night lawmakers from Bangor, Portland and Lewiston decried a rejection to changes in […]
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Portland council delays vote on Stevens Avenue zoning
PORTLAND — City Councilor David Marshall may hold the key July 6 to the future of the property containing Catherine McAuley High School and the former St. Joseph’s Convent. Marshall’s absence Monday prompted councilors to postpone a vote on whether to place the property into an R5A zone that would increase housing density and allow […]
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Portland's new city manager says he's ready for challenges
PORTLAND — Jon Jennings on Monday said crossing the Casco Bay Bridge from South Portland makes him feel like he’s going home. “I believe passionately in Portland,” Jennings said. “I really feel as though it has been very good to me personally and professionally.” Jennings was confirmed Monday night as the new city manager by […]
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Portland leaders mull General Assistance options, costs
PORTLAND — The legality of city policy on General Assistance vouchers remains unclear, while the specter of 900 people losing assistance July 1 looms larger. On Monday, Mayor Michael Brennan brought together business leaders and recent immigrants outside City Hall to call for support for state legislation that would allow immigrants seeking asylum to continue […]
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Portland sees home for Public Services on Canco Road
PORTLAND — The future of the city Department of Public Services may be on Canco Road, but how the future is shaped will depend on voters. Councilors last week recommended authorizing an agreement to buy the former PepsiCo warehouse and offices at 250 Canco Road, as well as taking on $3.4 million in debt to […]
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Maine ride-service founder hits the road in search of stories
PORTLAND — Millions of Americans drive every day, whether it’s commuting to work, making a trip to the store or just for fun. But what happens when older drivers start to lose their ability to drive safely? The most obvious solution is for that person to get a ride from someone else. And that’s where […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Harbor Technologies LLC, a Brunswick-based manufacturer of marine composite materials, has hired Robert M. Yurglich Jr., of Cumberland, as chief financial officer. Yurglich most recently served as business development manager for an accounting firm in Denver. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida, and is a graduate […]