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The Wrap: Frying Dutchman closes as chef-owner helps reopen Brunswick’s Tao Yuan

by Tim Cebula July 19, 2023July 18, 2023

Also, a new Scandinavian bakery comes to Saco, the Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for a 16th year, and Little Pig expands to a 6-day schedule.

Local & State, News

Portland council presses pause on proposal to change referendum process

by Rachel Ohm July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

The council voted 6-3 Monday night to indefinitely postpone action on a proposal to make several changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process.

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Portland City Council approves annual city budget

by Dennis Hoey July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

The council also approved amendments, including money for the clean elections program, to reorganize the city’s Executive Department and to hire a nurse for the Barron Center’s Office of Elder Affairs.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Police say 2 women report they were drugged at Old Port establishment

by Dennis Hoey July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

Police are investigating and reviewing video from Thursday night.

Local & State, News

Oil spill training exercise planned for Portland Harbor on Monday

by Dennis Hoey July 16, 2023

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the four-day-long operation will be visible from the Casco Bay Bridge, Veterans Memorial Bridge and I-295.

Local & State, News

Portland hires interim public works to permanent job

by Dennis Hoey July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Mike Murray’s hiring must still be confirmed by the City Council on Monday night.

Local & State, News

Enterprise rental car employee dies after being hit by pickup near Portland jetport

by Dennis Hoey July 10, 2023July 11, 2023

The incident took place at Enterprise’s vehicle service facility near the Portland International Jetport.

Local & State, News

Fireworks fans wait a day to view Portland display

by Dennis Hoey July 5, 2023July 6, 2023

Rain forced a delay of the July 4th holiday celebration, but the postponement did not deter crowds from coming to the Eastern Promenade Wednesday night.