The latest scandalous report on Platner comes days after stories about sexually explicit texts he had previously sent several women while married.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, News
Maine Diner’s foreclosure auction postponed indefinitely
Jim and Karen MacNeill, owners of the iconic eatery on Route 1 in Wells, had fought to prevent the auction. Their company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine launching 2 doctoral nursing programs
The Ph.D. in Nursing and Doctor of Nurse Practice degrees are meant to address the state’s shortage of advance practice nurses.
Posted inCommunity, News
Gorham approves data center moratorium
It bans all large-scale data center project development in town for at least 180 days.
Posted inCommunity, News
Cape Elizabeth seeking solutions for spotty cell service at Fort Williams
The town is considering a number of options that wouldn’t impede views of the park and water.
Posted inCommunity, News
South Portland man sues federal immigration agents
Robert Peck claims 2 federal agents violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights when they threatened him when he tried to follow them on Jan. 22.
Posted inMaine, News
Bicyclist finishes coast-to-coast ride in Maine … 50 years after he started
An accident cut short his original ride in 1976, but Cecil Elbert of Oregon finally made it to the Atlantic Ocean in Portland this week.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
New poll taken before sexting saga shows Graham Platner up by 5 points over Susan Collins
It’s another poll showing Platner ahead, but it comes with caveats.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Cartoonist Roz Chast’s donated prints raise money for Portland food nonprofit
Food for All Services will use the donation to deliver food to Maine’s immigrant and low-income communities.
Posted inCommunity, News, Times Record
Bath approves $24.8M municipal budget
Combined with the school and county budgets, residents can expect a 5.4% increase on their property tax bills.