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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Police investigating envelope with white powder sent to Maine Republican Party headquarters
No injuries or illnesses from the ‘suspicious package’ were immediately reported, Augusta police said.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aldi sets date to open first store in Maine
The discount grocery chain has been renovating a former Big Lots store in Portland and is hiring full- and part-time employees.
Posted inMaine, News
A troublesome road in Scarborough has been closed for 9 months
The town is considering environmental concerns, traffic impacts and construction costs.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Sculpture design selected to honor former Brunswick-Topsham bridge
A Seattle-based team with Midcoast connections will construct the public art piece using steel from the soon-to-be demolished Frank J. Wood Bridge.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man injured in late-night Old Port shooting
Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot a man in the leg during a fight outside Amigos Mexican Restaurant.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Yarmouth’s draft school budget adapts to fewer students
The proposed budget slightly reduces staff due to declining enrollment, but still projects a 4.57% increase from this year’s budget.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland revoked or denied tax-exempt status for nearly 20 nonprofits in past year
The decisions have ‘shocked’ well-known organizations such as Maine Public, the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Mayo Street Arts, some of which say the move could result in closure.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine authorities assist in investigation into deadly shootings at RI hockey rink
Maine State Police executed search warrants in Maine, recovering guns and ammunition, while a Bath business frequented by the BIW worker accused in the killings said it also was contacted by authorities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health officials say risk to public is low after measles cases announced
Four new measles cases were announced by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, taking the state’s total to five.