Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says that regardless of what happens with the contract, the jail can’t refuse any detainees brought by ICE ‘because it’s the law.’
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Portland City Council rejects $9.3M jetport parking lot, renews Back Cove Festival through 2028
Councilors heard public comment Monday night from residents who overwhelmingly opposed the lot but supported the festival in Payson Park.
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New Northern Light Health president takes the helm
Guy Hudson begins his tenure with plans to invest in staff and support rural health care access.
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Portland Museum of Art is looking for a lead curator
Shalini Le Gall left the museum this summer for a job at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Graham Platner still navigating political storm over social media posts
The head of the Democratic National Committee said Sunday that the U.S. Senate candidate’s comments are not disqualifying. Other supporters say they’re sticking with the oyster farmer, even after his political director quit.
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Traffic delays expected Wednesday between South Portland and Buxton as CMP moves transformer
Broadturn Road in Scarborough will close for several hours, while travelers on Route 1 should prepare for backups.
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Proposals for new housing in Augusta get $14.3 million in tax breaks
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
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Meadowbrook Equestrian Center recovering after devastating fire
In the wake of the 220-year-old barn being destroyed, the Naples-based center has seen an outpouring of support.
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New Cape Elizabeth community group supports hands-on learning
Business, nonprofit and community leaders are invited to join the Greater Cape School and Community Alliance to help connect students with learning outside the classroom.
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Sudden shuttering of South Portland electronics repair shop leaves customers in lurch
Gretchen Ascher brought her family heirloom record player to New England Hi-Fi for repair more than a year ago. The shop closed, and she doesn’t know where it is.