Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
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Cursive could be written into Maine law under new bill
Once a standard in elementary schools, cursive is no longer taught to all students. A Maine lawmaker would like to change that.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hundreds of apartments headed for East End, Thompson’s Point
Two projects approved by the Portland Planning Board this week will add much-needed housing — but for one of them, the lack of parking could spell trouble.
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Latest pedestrian death in Portland raises questions about safety near homeless shelter
Justin Mitchell was hit and killed by a car Sunday night as he was walking on Riverside Street near the Portland homeless shelter, where advocates say there long have been concerns about pedestrian safety.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine people and business news: Feb. 26
Recent hires, promotions, appointments and other business news from United Way of Southern Maine, Saco and Biddeford Savings, The Boulos Co., Verrill, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and St.Germain.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Feb. 26-March 5
Municipal meetings for the city of Portland from Feb. 26 to March 5.
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Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court
Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Drag queens help break barriers at state ice fishing event
The pair led activities Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland.
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Social media turns Gov. Mills’ clash with President Trump into a viral moment
Mills’ heated exchange with President Trump over Maine’s transgender sports policy went viral for her ‘See you in court’ response.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Amateur historian marks decade of uncovering the histories of Portland homes
Cape Elizabeth resident Darren McLellan has researched the history of over 200 buildings on his blog, “Portland House Stories.”