Since its launch in 2015, the Maine Hire a Vet program has connected nearly 900 employees with more than 1,300 companies.
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Letter: Limbaugh made farce of GOP, conservatism
Is John Balentine trying for irony or absurdity when he bemoans the lack of decency and empathy in America while simultaneously lauding Rush Limbaugh? (“Rush to judgment reveals society’s sad state,” Feb. 12) Until Donald Trump arrived on the scene, Rush Limbaugh was the divider-in chief, attacking anyone and anything that threatened the power and […]
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Ranked choice voting on the city’s ballot next week
The election is Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns
Ashraf Eldeknawey pleaded guilty last year to helping prepare and file 11 false tax returns.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Downtown looking for new executive director
PORTLAND – Portland Downtown is beginning a nationwide search for an executive director to replace Casey Gilbert, whose contract ends June 30. Gilbert, who led the organization from 2015 to 2020, is leaving to do consulting work, explore teaching opportunities and complete her doctorate. Portland Downtown, which is aimed at creating a cleaner, safer more […]
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Portland Downtown director to depart in June
After 5 years at the helm, Casey Gilbert is leaving the nonprofit when her contract expires in June to pursue consulting and teaching opportunities.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Concord Coach reconsiders policy allowing immigration checks
The internal review comes after Greyhound, the country’s largest bus line, said it will no longer allow Border Patrol agents to conduct immigration checks on its buses.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
City Council OKs more funding for roundabout
PORTLAND — The City Council last week approved an emergency order to increase the city’s share to construct the Deering’s Corner roundabout, a joint venture between the city, the Maine Department of Transportation and the Portland Area Comprehensive Traffic System. Due to increasing construction costs, the project at the intersection of Brighton Avenue, Deering Avenue, […]
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 26-March 4
Wed. 2/26 5 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee CH Wed. 2/26 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council 129 Island Ave. Thur. 2/27 4 p.m. Metro Board of Directors 114 Valley St. Mon. 3/2 4 p.m. City Council Workshop CH Mon. 3/2 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting CH Tues. 3/3 5:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Memorial Selection […]
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Portland leaders cautious as they review complex proposal for eastern waterfront
It includes a request for a 20-year property tax break worth an estimated $127.8 million to help finance the redevelopment of the former Portland Co. railroad factory.