The Department of Health and Human Services approves a certificate of need for Northern Light Mercy Hospital to build its new facility on the Fore River Parkway.
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Developers’ plans would transform part of downtown Portland
Projects proposed by North River IV and J.B. Brown & Sons just west of the Old Port would convert 3 parking lots into apartments, offices, a hotel and retail stores with parking garages.
Greater Portland Landmarks appoints new executive director
Sarah Hansen will join the organization in June as the longtime outgoing director prepares to retire.
Two stabbed under highway overpass; Portland man arrested
Police said a man and a woman were stabbed under the Deering Avenue overpass of 295; Portland man arrested.
Wex reports revenue increase, acquisition-related costs in first quarter
The Portland company’s quarterly revenue beat analyst expectations, as did its net income when one-time adjustments were excluded.
Portland council considers social services for non-citizens, homeless
A budget proposed by the city manager has prompted discussion about city resources devoted to 2 programs that provide shelter and aid to the groups.
Maine Composites Alliance, needing trained workers, will locate research lab at USM
A collaboration between the university and the Maine Composites Alliance will bring $1.5 million worth of equipment to the school’s Portland campus.
Head of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine set to finish 3-decade ‘labor of love’
Bob Clark, the CEO of the clubs in Portland and four other locations, will retire next April after 30 years with organization.
Two Maine companies settle lawsuit claiming theft of trade secrets
Idexx sued last summer alleging that two former employees stole trade secrets when they left to join Vets First Choice, which merged with another company to become Covetrus.
Bids to fix Portland’s Lyseth School come in millions above estimates
Lyseth is the first of four Portland elementary schools to be renovated using a $64.4 million bond approved by voters in 2017.