Hires, promotions, appointments Saco and Biddeford Savings promoted several employees: Cara Gobeil, Sarah Gonneville and Shawn Walton were promoted to vice president; and Cathryn Clark was promoted to assistant vice president. Shannon Mitchell joined Morrison Center, a Scarborough-based nonprofit serving children and adults with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities, as an accounting manager. Mitchell has […]
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 19-26
Wed. 2/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 2/20 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee Zoom Thu. 2/20 2 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Thu. 2/20 4 p.m. Development Corp. Zoom Thu. 2/20 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 2/24 4 p.m. City Council Workshop City Hall Mon. 2/24 5 p.m. City […]
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Maine needs more housing fast, but tariffs could slow efforts
Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.
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Portland leaders frustrated over potential funding changes for immigrants
The city says it can’t pick up the slack if an executive order slashes federal funding for refugee services and the state follows through with plans to cut back its share of General Assistance.
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Cheverus girls hockey wins third straight title, in OT
Caroline Rousseau scores in overtime to give the Stags a victory over first-time finalist Brunswick.
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For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
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Court documents detail murder charge against Portland man accused of stabbing roommate
Domingus Nobrega, 48, opted not to enter a plea at his arraignment Friday, forcing the court to submit a not guilty plea on his behalf.
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Standish woman killed in crash remembered as intelligent, thoughtful mother
Katy Jayne Billie, 42, of Standish, died Feb. 1 in a car crash on Brighton Avenue in Portland.
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Portland market Fresh Approach at risk of closing after SNAP benefits sting
The owners of the neighborhood institution missed the first payment on a $5,700 fine for selling non-food items to a SNAP compliance agent.
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Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.