In the wind-down of legislative sessions, Maine Democrats’ recent track record is awful. They’ve continually settled for tax measures that inevitably shrink state revenues and make budget cuts necessary to essential programs. They haggled so long over the mechanics of paying hospital debt that it looked like Gov. Paul LePage alone favored taking this sensible […]
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Letter: Beem's case for Sanders ignores history
Edgar Allen Beem is to be congratulated for his candor in advocating Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid. (“The case for Bernie Sanders,” May 7) Deriding most of the other aspirants, Beem is nothing if not realistic in acknowledging the odds Sanders faces as an avowed socialist. Many readers may view Beem’s attention to whether the “s” […]
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Portland officials form united front against racism
PORTLAND — An array of city officials last week condemned three recent, racially motivated incidents. In a May 7 press conference organized by City Councilor Justin Costa, city councilors, Mayor Michael Brennan, and School Board member Pious Ali said the city must remain open and welcoming to all. “As elected officials, it is important to be […]
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Yarmouth developer sees community in pizza, coffee, groceries, ice cream
YARMOUTH — Although the new Andy’s Handy Store will house a variety of businesses, the owners say they aren’t trying to create a public market. Instead, Sean Ireland wants to provide Yarmouth with a community space that will meet various needs. Ireland and his cousin Amy Ireland are partnering with Otto Pizza and Hilltop Coffee […]
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Portland councilors urged to preserve General Assistance spending
PORTLAND — City budgets moved forward on three fronts Monday when city councilors voted on school, municipal and grant spending. In two meetings lasting almost six hours, councilors unanimously approved the $102.8 million fiscal year 2016 school budget; the $4.28 million Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan, encompassing a variety of federal grants […]
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Portland Council approves making a 'folly' of Federal Street
PORTLAND — Let the follies begin. A 100-foot-long block of Federal Street between Market and Exchange streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from July 3 to Oct. 12 after City Councilors on Monday approved a permit for the so-called Federal Street Folly outside the new Press Hotel. The approval came a week after councilors […]
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Portland school budget goes to referendum
PORTLAND — The proposed $102.8 million school budget is now up to city voters. The budget, which constitutes a 1.2 percent spending increase, sailed through each step of the approval process, with little push back from School Board members or city councilors. It was unanimously moved to a May 12 referendum by the City Council on […]
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Community Calendar: May 6-19
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 5/8 Scarborough Kiwanis Food Drive, donations accepted to benefit Scarborough Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dunstan Fire Station, 639 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, and Food Pantry at Blue Point Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Saturday 5/9 Falmouth Foreside 5K Run/Walk, to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland, 8 a.m. […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union, based in Brunswick, has hired Christopher McGorrill as director of marketing. He brings to the position 25 years of experience, most recently as operations manager and marketing director for Saga Communications’ Portland Radio Group. The MEMIC Group, a provider of workers’ compensation insurance, recently promoted […]
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Portland Police Beat: May 6
Arrests 4/26 at 1 a.m. Justin A. Morrill, 26, of South Portland, was arrested on Franklin Street by Officer Zachary Theriault on a charge of operating under the influence. 4/26 at 9 a.m. Shannon M. Lyons, 32, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Andjelko Napijalo on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 4/26 […]