Abdulkareem Daham surrendered his bail a week before the start of his federal trial on charges of scamming various food assistance programs.
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Restaurant critic Andrew Ross reviews 2017’s best Maine dining
Best new restaurant. Best brunch dish. Best cocktail. Best bargain. We tracked down the winners to save you the trouble.
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Portland’s only tiki bar, Rhum is no more
While the bar opened to overflow crowds last year, it had struggled ever since.
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Portland now has 10 new office buildings planned
Still, most won’t actually get built without up-front commitments from major tenants.
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Woman hit by vehicle recovering from injuries, Portland police say
The driver is not currently facing any charges in the incident Saturday night on Forest Avenue.
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Section of Forest Avenue closed after motorist hits pedestrian
Portland police say one person was taken to the hospital after the ‘serious’ crash.
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Forecast for Maine: More cold, then snow
The National Weather Service expects frigid temperatures to last through Tuesday, followed by a possible snowstorm Thursday.
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Who’s afraid of freezing? For diehard runners, it’s never too cold to get outside.
Runners who embrace winter seem to transcend the act as a mere expression of exercise. It is an act of defiance.
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Portland mayor continues push to lead City Council’s Finance Committee
Ethan Strimling again nominates himself to chair the committee, an idea already rejected by the council, while offering alternative committee assignments that may also face opposition.
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Former market worker accused of welfare benefits fraud arrested for bail violation
Abdulkareem Daham used marijuana while awaiting trial on charges he defrauded the government of tens of thousands of dollars, court records say.