Greater Portland People & Business: Nov. 20

Artists present proposals for Portland’s long-awaited Martin Luther King memorial

Three finalists compete for the chance to design a permanent memorial to the civil rights activist.

Scientists meeting in Portland say right whales on the way to extinction

At an international meeting, scientists urge immediate action to protect the endangered species that is the focus of regulatory efforts that could affect Maine's valuable lobster industry.

Brunswick councilors vote to join Metro service, keeping the BREEZ around

Councilors voted in June to extend Brunswick’s Metro BREEZ service through Dec. 31,  a decision which cost the town roughly $48,000, included in the 2020 budget. Continuing the service and joining as a member community is expected to cost nearly $78,000 for 2021. 

Portland real estate firm launches developer podcast series

The Boulos Co. is interviewing notable developers shaping the urban landscape of southern Maine.

Former Saco mill property headed for auction

Auctions are often thought of as the means of last resort to sell a property, but they can be used to generate a higher sale price in a hot market.

Trump administration rule would double asylum seekers’ wait for work permits

The proposal would make asylum applicants wait 1 year before they could apply for work permits, a move that critics say could affect hundreds of new arrivals in Maine and add to the burden on taxpayers.

Car plows into Portland restaurant

The vehicle was turning into the parking lot at The Sinful Kitchen on Brighton Avenue when it slid out of control and plowed into the building's front deck.

Foundation awards over $47,000 to Portland teachers

Cathedral anniversary reception will benefit soup kitchen