Katharine ‘Katy’ Kinney, 36, was last seen Thursday as she left Maine Medical Center with no money or cellphone.
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Portland school renovations to start with Lyseth Elementary
Six companies have submitted bids to design the $15.7 million project at Lyseth, one of four elementary schools in line for voter-approved upgrades.
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Charges could be dropped against former Portland police officer
Zahra M. Abu, a Portland police officer who resigned June 10 after she was arrested at a Massachusetts concert, must stay out of trouble for three months.
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Seeing ‘eye candy everywhere,’ N.H. helicopter tour company comes to Portland
The owner of Seacoast Helicopter hopes Maine residents and tourists will want to view Portland, Casco Bay and a newly renovated lighthouse 11 miles off the coast.
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Lawsuit between Midtown developers and construction company settled
The Federated Cos., the developer behind the Bayside project, and PC Construction reach a settlement over disputed payments.
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Brothers sent to prison for $1.4 million food stamp scheme at halal market in Portland
The mastermind gets three years and the other participant receives two, less than the prosecutor sought, and they also must repay $1.4 million.
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An explosion of high school honors grads is warping the college admissions game
Grade point averages have soared in Maine and the nation, skewing a measure of academic performance assessed by college officials.
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Homegrown: Got 99 cents? Help the environment and sick children
Purchase a reusable shopping bag at HomeGoods through June 27 and fund cancer care.
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Pesticide bans raise question: Can we manage garden pests without chemicals?
It’s more than just swapping out a chemical for an organic compound, experts say. You need to develop healthy soil – and to change your thinking.
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Dine Out Maine: Rookies have drive to succeed on local food-truck scene
Their creative offerings show how kitchens on wheels can enhance the diversity of Portland’s dining options.