The federal grant will help develop a plan for growth and resiliency in the state’s marine economy.
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan joined the Portland Press Herald in 1994 to cover the fledgling Portland Sea Dogs. A native of Vermont, he studied philosophy in college and worked at two newspapers in New Hampshire and one in Connecticut before moving to Maine. He spent his first two years of marriage living in the keepers quarters of the Portland Head Light and has three grown children. In addition to baseball, he has covered nearly every sport played in Maine, from biathlon and curling to running and sailing. Currently he works part-time and can be found near cross country trails in fall, swimming pools and ski slopes in winter and tennis courts in spring. All other times, he’s probably on a pickleball court. He is a two-time USA Pickleball national medalist (silver and gold) and played for both the Austin Ignite and Indianapolis Drivers in 2023, helping Indy win the inaugural National Pickleball League championship over Austin in a league for senior pros aged 50 and over.
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Idexx cutting workers’ pay by 10% as business wanes during outbreak
The Westbrook-based biotechnology company is also suspending some benefits, including a 401(k) match, as it deals with fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Portland school board removes interim tag, approves co-principals for Deering High
Alyson Dame and Abdullahi Ahmed have served in those roles since August.
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Biddeford manufacturer pivots to produce personal protection equipment
Donated face shields created by Thermoformed Plastics of New England are being distributed by the thousands to health care facilities and first responders in Maine and New Hampshire.
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Hannaford triples donation to food banks, homeless outreach in 5 states
The supermarket chain is giving $750,000 to COVID-19 response efforts, including $225,000 to organizations in Maine.
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Coronavirus claims worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
It marks the second COVID-19 death of a civilian working for the Navy, which has reported 436 sailors, 91 civilians, 51 family members and 39 contractors infected with the virus.
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CMP corridor referendum still on track after legal challenges
Opponents of Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed power line through the state’s western mountains get 2,000 signatures tossed, but still have a margin of 3,000 for a ballot measure.
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Spectrum hiring 100 workers, giving across-the-board raises in Portland
As it attempts to expand its Portland call center, the cable TV and internet provider is hiring and giving current employees a $1.50-an-hour raise.
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Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
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Freeport woman comes up short in ‘Jeopardy!’ debut
Tiffany Eisenhauer builds an early lead but stumbles on a Final Jeopardy clue involving a Hemingway novel.