SCARBOROUGH — A labor union official said transfer of a mail-sorting machine will mean slower deliveries for southern Maine postal customers and uncertain futures for more than a dozen postal workers. Scott Adams, general president of Local 458 of the American Postal Workers Union, said the changes at the U.S. Postal Service Southern Maine Processing […]
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Cumberland County towns, cities get community development grants
PORTLAND — Cumberland County towns and cities will receive $3.2 million in federal Community Development Block Grants in the fiscal year beginning July 1. The Cumberland County CDBG program received almost $1.4 million, according to a June 27 press release, while Portland officials expect $1.8 million. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and […]
State wants to replace, not fix, creaky Brunswick-Topsham bridge
But a preservationist group, Friends of the Frank J. Wood Bridge, says it may challenge the project in court.
‘Green Plate Special’ cookbook, based on Maine Sunday Telegram column, wins award
Christine Burns Rudalevige’s book takes the prize in the Socially Conscious category at The Readable Feast.
Agency assessing Maine Turnpike in greater Portland
PORTLAND — A 10-mile stretch of the Maine Turnpike from Scarborough to Falmouth is getting increased attention from the Maine Turnpike Authority. The first meeting of a public advisory committee conducting a needs assessment of the highway will be held Wednesday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m. at MTA offices, 2360 Congress St.. Public comment will be heard […]
Gailey named manager of Cumberland County
PORTLAND — James Gailey was named manager of Cumberland County by the Board of Commissioners in a unanimous vote June 12. Gailey had been interim manager since former Manager Peter Crichton resigned to become Auburn city manager in March. Gailey joined Cumberland County government as deputy county manager in August 2016. He previously served as South Portland […]
Gailey named manager of Cumberland County
PORTLAND — James Gailey was named manager of Cumberland County by the Board of Commissioners in a unanimous vote June 12. Gailey had been interim manager since former Manager Peter Crichton resigned to become Auburn city manager in March. Gailey joined Cumberland County government as deputy county manager in August 2016. He previously served as South Portland […]
Thousands of dead fish floating in Brunswick bays
Police believe a fishing vessel dumped the fish when its haul proved to large to keep.
Cumberland County Jail union, administrator at odds over whether staffing level is unsafe
The administrator dismisses safety concerns raised by union members, who argue that low pay has made it difficult to fill corrections officer positions.
Peaceful resolution as Brunswick man smashes, shoots up his home
Police say the man suffers from dementia and was taken to a local hospital.