The Iraqi immigrants operated home health care agencies during the pandemic and were accused of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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New study suggests acidification from climate change could harm sea scallop populations
The study also found that acidity is increasing in the Gulf of Maine faster than at other locations on the East Coast.
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Maine lawmakers want federal waiver allowing asylum seekers to work right away
Current federal law requires that they wait 6 months after applying for asylum.
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The Wrap: Biddeford Restaurant Week gets underway with charity soup event
Also, Bite Into Maine is working on its first brick-and-mortar Portland location, Batson River will hold a second annual bartending competition, Prairie Baking Co. plans to open a cafe this summer, and more.
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Portland Planning Board gets first look at proposed Bayside project with 800 housing units
West Bayside Partners and Port Property Management are seeking approval of a master development plan that outlines their vision for a major redevelopment along Lancaster and Elm streets.
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Prediction for nor’easter prompts raft of cancellations, warnings about power outages
The slow-moving storm could pack wind gusts of up to 50 mph and drop up to a foot of wet, heavy snow, creating treacherous driving and the potential for downed trees and power lines.
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The Wrap: Soon-to-open Papi wins at Spirit Quest, Mexican cuisine coming to West End
Also, Thirsty Pig showcases Maine’s seven newest breweries, and professional summits explore the worlds of seafood and craft beer.
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Portland issues downtown, ‘yellow’ parking ban Sunday night
To clean up from Saturday’s snowstorm, the city has issued a limited ban from 10 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Monday for some city streets.
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Storm could drop 18 inches of snow on Portland by Saturday night
Forecasters predict snow will begin falling in Portland around 1 a.m. Saturday and not stop till 9 p.m.
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Portland hires its first racial equity director
Umaru W. Balde will start in April and will be paid an annual salary of $113,168.