The city is expected to get about $7.45 million from the state to offset General Assistance costs over the next year.
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Advocates cheer new protection for once-filthy Presumpscot River
Gov. Janet Mills signed the law banning waste discharge licenses for the Lower Presumpscot, granting researchers and activists 4 years to form a long-term plan to preserve the river’s health.
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Otisfield man gets 25 years for sex crimes against children
Travis Kimball’s criminal conduct involved victims who were 3 and 7 years old, prosecutors say.
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival announces its 2023 lineup
The Portland-based 2023 Maine Outdoor Film Festival will feature 96 outdoor adventure and conservation films, July 20 to 30, at six different indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city. Tickets for all screenings are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Full festival entry “Gold Passes” are also available for $120. The festival schedule […]
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Man pleads guilty to murder charge in 2012 Portland shooting
Zachary Phach, 33, will serve 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing Matthew Blanchard.
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Fourth person facing charges in Portland fireworks incident now identified as adult
The 18-year-old was charged with refusing to submit to arrest, a Class E crime — the lowest level in Maine.
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Magno Terra Cafe finds its home in Yarmouth
From cooking meals in her home kitchen to finding a permanent location for a cafe in Yarmouth, opening and running Magno Terra “has been a dream of mine for my whole life,” said chef Antonetta “Toni” Magno-Fish.
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Equity, partnerships focus of new Portland Trails director
From traffic to health to affordable housing, Jon Kachmar believes trail networks and regional partnerships can be part of the solution.
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People and Business: July 12
Hires, promotions, appointments Girl Scouts of Maine added new members to its board of directors and elected some to new officer positions. Board member Donna Watson of Pownal was elected president and chairperson of the board. She has been a board member since 2016 and was a national operation executive for consumer lending at Bank […]
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Portland Meetings: July 12-19
Wed. 7/12 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 7/12 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 7/17 4 p.m. Special City Council Zoom, City Hall Mon. 7/17 5:30 p.m. Special City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 7/18 8 a.m. Nominating/Legislative Zoom Wed. 7/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom