Natural gas provider Unitil will be conducting pipeline maintenance Oct. 6-17.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Longtime Portland lawmaker enters race for Maine governor as an independent
State Rep. Edward Crockett, a 4-term legislator who unenrolled as a Democrat in August, announced his candidacy on Wednesday.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Study ties Portland rent control to higher property taxes, but economist questions findings
The findings arrived as city property owners are receiving their new tax bills after a property revaluation that drastically changed costs for many homeowners.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Democratic fundraiser ActBlue fined $100K by Maine campaign finance watchdog
The fine was levied after ActBlue submitted a campaign finance report 2 weeks late. It’s among the largest penalties the ethics commission has ever assessed.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Family gift creates new Muscongus Pond Preserve in Bremen
The gift will protect of water quality and honors Nancy and John Dean’s parents’ wish to see the family’s land conserved for future generations.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Trump administration cancels USM college program for veterans
Veterans Upward Bound helps Maine vets go to college, but the U.S. Department of Education is cutting its funding, saying the program ‘conflicts’ with its priorities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
5 takeaways on the Kennebec River dam sale
While all the impacts of the sale of Brookfield Renewable Energy’s hydroelectric dams to The Nature Conservancy aren’t yet known, here’s what we know so far.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Who’s on the ballot in Scarborough
Residents will vote for Town Council and school board in November.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga
The National Park Service recently agreed with the state that the wreck of the Delhi is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but the company suing for ownership fears that decision will sabotage its case.
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South Portland launches neighborhood bicycle byway
The new route connects the Thornton Heights, Cash Corner and Ligonia neighborhoods and provides safe passage to the middle school.