Prosecutors say that Jonathan Alas, 27, stabbed his neighbor, Christopher Godin, 58, to death.
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People and Business: April 26
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Lardie was appointed interim executive director at Brunswick-based Tedford Housing, a nonprofit that provides shelter, programs and services for unhoused people in the Midcoast. Lindsay Dale has joined Maine Medical Partners Women’s Health, in the obstetrics and gynecology department, Catherine Monigan joined Maine Medical Partners Neurology in Scarborough and Lily Wang […]
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Lawmakers consider slip fee on foreign registered megayachts
While the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, sees the vessels as symbols of economic and environmental inequality, opponents say the ships would dock elsewhere, hurting the Maine businesses that supply and repair them.
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Cumberland County district attorney drops charges in Grant Street crash
The man charged with aggravated attempted murder in October argued that he acted in self-defense.
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SCORE Maine and Fork Food Lab partner to help and educate industry entrepreneurs
Portland-based businesses SCORE Maine and Fork Food Lab are teaming up to offer a three-part webinar series designed specifically for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Maine. The series will cover a range of topics, from starting and growing a business to funding, scaling and getting advice from successful small business owners. The first webinar, titled […]
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USM grad returns to Maine as conductor on national tour of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Jonathan Marro discovered his love for musical theater as a student at the Osher School of Music.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: April 26-May 3
Wed. 4/26 3 p.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Wed. 4/26 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Island Community Center Thu. 4/27 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Fri. 4/28 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 5/1 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 5/2 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Wed. 5/3 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. […]
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Portland city manager’s proposed budget includes 6% increase in municipal tax rate
The $261 million budget reflects the challenges of inflation, revenue losses and a persistent demand for overnight shelter, interim City Manager Danielle West told the City Council.
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Portland will reevaluate decision to have Papi remove antique doors
The move comes after the Press Herald reported that the Puerto Rican restaurant in the Old Port was ordered to remove the doors because they did not meet the standards for alterations in historic districts.
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New owner, new restaurant on way at old Louie’s Grille in Cumberland
Portland restaurateur Tobey Moulton plans to open a new restaurant this summer with executive chef Rocco Marzilli at the site of Louie’s Grille on Main Street in Cumberland. Moulton recently announced on Facebook that he entered into a purchase agreement with Louie’s owner Jim Guidi, who closed his popular restaurant earlier this month. The new […]