Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport are rebounding from the pandemic. But there’s been a shift in when passengers are flying.
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City manager defends bonuses for some employees as recruitment, retention tool
Danielle West said the $240,000 the city spent on bonuses for some employees recognizes them for jobs that have gotten tougher with staffing problems. The city will have a meeting next week to hear about union concerns.
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A beloved ‘bandit’ gets a valentine all his own
On what would have been his 68th birthday, the man who coordinated efforts to post bright red hearts all over Portland is given a floating tribute adorned with his symbol of goodwill, urging everyone to ‘be a Kevin.’
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Portland awards bonuses to select employees, prompting union complaints
A city spokesperson said the $240,000 in merit bonuses went to employees who took on more work because of staffing shortages.
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Portland awards bonuses to select employees, prompting union complaints
A city spokesperson said the $240,000 in merit bonuses went to employees who took on more work because of staffing shortages.
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High court upholds Dixfield man’s trial conviction
Harry David Every had appealed his burglary conviction to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
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The master of mastering albums, Portland’s Bob Ludwig is retiring after 50 years and 13 Grammys
A mastering engineer, he has worked with hundreds of stars, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons and Mariah Carey.
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People and Business: July 19
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted to senior vice president, chief marketing officer at Skowhegan Savings. He joined in 2020 as vice president, director of marketing to lead strategy and execution, and was previously the digital marketing manager for Camden National Bank. Michelle Clements, public relations and communications manager at the Portland Water District, […]
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Old Port bartenders tell customers to ‘look out for each other’ after women report being drugged
Several bartenders and tourists on Wharf Street said they regularly take precautions to prevent drinks from getting spiked.
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Former Portland city councilor enters race for mayor
Justin Costa, a former school board member and city councilor, is the fourth candidate to enter the race.