PORTLAND — It’s a time of change at El Rayo, but the Mexican restaurant’s co-owners are confident that their taqueria is not going anywhere; in fact, it’s only getting bigger. On Cinco de Mayo, El Rayo Taqueria said goodbye to its nearly 3-year-old sister Cantina next door on York Street. El Rayo co-owners Tod Dana and […]
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Bailey restored: Falmouth couple revives former Portland antique business
FALMOUTH — What’s in a name? In the case of F.O. Bailey, it’s “an impeccable reputation.” That’s according to Falmouth real estate broker David Jones, who, along with his wife of 30 years, Nancy McInnis-Jones, has purchased the F.O. Bailey name and added it to their existing, side-by-side businesses on U.S. Route 1. In Jones’ […]
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EASTERN CLASS A HOCKEY SEMIFINALS
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More Demand, More Spending, More Hiring
U.S. employers added a robust 288,000 jobs in April, the most in two years, the strongest evidence to date that the economy is picking up after a brutal winter slowed growth.
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troubling numbers
Previously classified, China’s soil survey was conducted from 2005 until last year, and showed contamination in 16.1 percent of China’s soil overall and 19.4 percent of its arable land, according to a summary released late Thursday by China’s Environmental Protection Ministry and its Land and Resources Ministry.
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People and Business
Giving Back The first annual Red Shoe Crawl on April 27 drew 100 participants to support the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. They donned their bright red shoes to help raise more than $13,000 to directly benefit the children and families the House serves. New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Cameron Vermette, of Topsham, will be […]
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Portland Police Beat: May 14
Arrests 5/3 at 7 a.m. Stephen M. Foster, 37, of Portland, was arrested on Sherwood Street by Officer Matthew Eide on a charge of assault. 5/3 at 3 p.m. Arnold Craney, 45, no address listed, was arrested on Wharf Street on a charge of public drinking and an outstanding warrant from another agency. 5/3 at […]
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Portland Meetings: May 14-20
Wed. 5/14 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 5/14 6:30 p.m. West End Neighborhood Association Reiche Community Center Thur. 5/15 4 p.m. Development Corporation CH Thur. 5/15 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Mon. 5/19 5:30 p.m. City Council Workshop CH Mon. 5/19 7 p.m. City Council CH Tues. 5/20 5 […]
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Sally Ann Lynn, 72: Marine Corps sergeant and wife, loyal friend
PORTLAND — Sally Ann Lynn, 72, of Portland, died unexpectedly May 8, after a hard-fought battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Born in Rockland, she was a daughter of William and Priscilla Roast. She was a graduate of Deering High School, Class of 1959. In 1960, she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. She served three […]
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General Avoids Jail Time
An Army general who carried on a three-year affair with a captain and had two other inappropriate relationships with subordinates was reprimanded and docked $20,000 in pay.