The city mistakenly mails residents violation notices intended for landlords who have not registered rental apartments with the housing safety office.
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Maine Voices: Question 5 would improve political process and grow Maine’s economy
Ranked-choice voting would break a stalemate in Augusta, making the state more attractive to business.
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Commentary: Maine looks very much like the divided nation we have become
And the state may also have an opportunity to affect the 2016 presidential election outcome.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Falmouth teen puts spotlight on mental illness with flowery tribute to lost friends
After her two best friends committed suicide, Julia Hansen decides to plant hope gardens.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Climate change renders Arctic both accessible and vulnerable
The far north’s value to every nation – a topic that’s the focus of a forum in Maine this week – cannot be overstated.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Proximity to Arctic wasn’t on Eimskip’s list of reasons for coming to Portland
The Icelandic company chose Portland as its American port of call because it saw the opportunities to expand trade in the North Atlantic.
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Survivors describe efforts to escape Noyes Street fire amid screams of trapped occupants
Day two of landlord Gregory Nisbet’s manslaughter trial in six deaths includes testimony about building conditions that hindered the path to safety.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Top chef from Greenland gets a taste of Maine cooking
Inunnguaq Hegelund also forages and learns about using locally grown foods from Vinland’s David Levi during his visit for the Arctic Council meetings in Portland.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Trial will ask whether Portland landlord is at fault in fire deaths
It would be a first in Maine if Gregory Nisbet is convicted of manslaughter over building conditions, and many will be monitoring the case closely.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
War of 1812 veteran honored with marker in Portland
The grave of William Blake is recognized at a cemetery that also was nearly forgotten.