Portland’s tight residential and commercial markets are pushing eager investors to neighboring communities, with one city approving three permits a day.
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Former priest, Cheverus teacher due to go on trial on sex assault charges
James Talbot is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy while he was a visiting priest at a Freeport church in the late 1990s.
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Iraqi restaurant Babylon on Forest Avenue closes
The owners say they are looking for a new location.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland interim fire chief given permanent position
Keith Gautreau has been with the department for 23 years and has been interim chief since April.
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Preble Street’s plan to scale back hours at day shelter in Bayside worries its users and its neighbors
Facing rising costs and less public funding, the agency makes a decision that could exacerbate the needs of the homeless and undermine efforts to reduce disorderly behavior in the area.
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Ready Seafood gets final permit for Maine’s largest lobster processing operation
The company looks to break ground Oct. 1 on the $10 million facility in Saco, with plans to hire as many as 50 more employees to help handle as much as 100,000 pounds of lobster a day.
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Maine Italian sandwich covers 160 feet of Monument Square
The spectacle is intended to draw attention to the opening event of this year’s Harvest on the Harbor event in October.
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Crash on I-295 in Portland caused delays during morning commute
Maine State Police were responded to a single car crash at 7:45 a.m.
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Portland officials aim to strengthen city’s finances by expanding its tax-shelter programs
Adding to its Tax Increment Financing districts in areas of vibrant economic development could provide millions for public projects and shield the city from more cutbacks in state aid.
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Mobile dental office coming to Portland to provide free service to veterans
Aspen Dental is bringing the rolling dentist office to Portland on Thursday and setting up appointments with veterans who don’t have access to dental care.