Sanford, Springvale, Wells area residents encouraged to sign up for the ‘Shipyard Sprinter.’
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Maine Maritime Academy brings training center to former Wayfair building in Brunswick
With an eye toward creating a regional training center for the maritime trades, Maine Maritime Academy has leased the nearly 50,000-square-foot former Wayfair call center at Brunswick Landing. The Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center already has welcomed a first cohort from the decades-old Bath Iron Works Apprentice School. In August, nearly 20 students from Region […]
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HUD celebrates sixth anniversary of supporting foster youth | Letter
For many foster youth, transitioning from foster care presents a crossroads on the journey to the American dream. In my work as a prosecutor in the juvenile courts and as a homicide detective, I saw firsthand the dire consequences for young men and women who did not receive support after leaving child services. According to […]
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Maine can do more for Canadians than host a soccer game, eh? | Column
Here are some other symbolic gestures that might help bolster our relationship with our neighbors.
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This true story of CIA book smuggling reads like an Ian Fleming novel
Charlie English provides a fascinating account of how the agency smuggled Camus, Orwell and Vonnegut behind the Iron Curtain in ‘The CIA Book Club.’
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Details remain scarce as police investigate discovery of unresponsive man in Scarborough
The 25-year-old Portland resident, who was found by a motorist Saturday night, was still hospitalized and in critical condition as of Thursday, officials say.
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Portland jetport expansion includes ‘critical’ accessibility upgrades
The $21.6 million project added three new jet bridges, expanded the concourse waiting area and created facilities to boost travel experiences for people with disabilities.
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ICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status
An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’
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Falmouth celebrates Underwood Park upgrades
Additions of play structures, swings and a picnic area to the park completed an upgrade project that has been an idea for 20 years.
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Portland Museum of Art gets closer to tearing down former children’s museum
Workers at the building this week are doing abatement of potentially hazardous materials, a required step before demolition.