Local & State
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
Portland Co. property developers propose new business, tax district
The Portland Foreside Development Co. says it needs city help financing as much as $70 million in public improvements to help its ambitious business district plans.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 18
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
Lack of coordination holding back regional public transit improvements
The Portland area's regional transit system is an uncoordinated patchwork of seven agencies operating their own train, bus and ferry services.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Two Maine teachers among 11 chosen in nation to study in Arctic
The social studies teachers are among 11 educators nationwide to win spots in the research program.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Friend says Sebago woman found in submerged car will be ‘missed by all’
The death of Sarah McCarthy, 28, is still under investigation after she was found Sunday.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Piggery neighbors circulate petition aimed at open-space preservation
South Portland residents hope city councilors will consider the need for green space and affordable housing in their neighborhood.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Priorities differ as lawmakers begin debate on governor’s $126 million budget plan
Republicans want more focus on repairing roads and bridges; Democrats want to add staff and improve programs for disadvantaged residents.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Solar collective could provide Portland with cheaper, cleaner electricity
A city official estimates that joining a consortium with other large-scale electricity users, such as L.L. Bean and Nestle Waters, could save the city roughly $500,000 a year.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
LGBT bereavement groups give support for unacknowledged loss
Groups specifically geared to the LGBT community are a recent phenomenon even in Massachusetts, where same-sex marriage was legalized in 2004.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Man in custody after standoff with police in Buxton
Roads were closed for several hours Monday as police negotiated with a man inside a residence.
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