The emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive invasive insects in the country, had previously been found in small pockets in Aroostook and York counties.
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Portland to receive nearly $900,000 to help cover cost of aiding asylum seekers
The federal funding includes $864,000 for the city of Portland, plus another $28,500 for 2 local nonprofits that helped provide housing and other services.
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Portland seeks this year’s Christmas tree
PORTLAND — Portland Downtown and the city are seeking the next “perfect tree” to grace Monument Square. The tree will be illuminated on Friday, Nov. 29, officially kicking off the holiday season downtown. Last year’s tree was donated by the South Portland Fire Department. An ideal tree would be located in the greater Portland area […]
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Cruise ship passengers spending less than first reported
A new study finds each spends under $62 in Maine, down from a previous estimate of $110.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Expanding mass transit tops Portland-area transportation priorities
Regional planners will use results of an online survey to help direct funding.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greater Portland People & Business: July 17
Honors announced at Preble Street’s annual celebration Hospice of Southern Maine was presented with the Community Partner Award at the 44th Preble Street Annual Celebration on June 18 in Portland. The award recognizes Hospice of Southern Maine for its work to provide choice, power, dignity and respect to tenants in Preble Street Housing First programs […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Housing is a transportation issue (and vice versa)
A lack of affordable housing where the jobs are is stifling growth and overloading infrastructure in the Portland area.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Comprehensive immigration reform’ won’t resolve migrant crisis
The best way to deal with the surge is to require asylum seekers to apply from home or a third country, not at the border.
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Asylum seekers defy death for a better life in Portland
Fleeing violence in their home countries, they endure a hellish journey from central Africa to reach a hoped-for haven in Maine.
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Body of missing Portland man found
The remains of Peter Higgins, 29, were found off Ocean Avenue Friday evening by group of hikers, police said.