Brien’s family was presented with the Legion of Honor medal by the honorary consul of France in Maine, in recognition of the sacrifices that the Portland native and Army soldier made for France during the war.
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Norway man gets two years for federal fraud
Prosecutors say Merton Weed Jr. stole more than $240,000 intended for businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Three Portland Democrats compete for open seat in Maine House
Former state Rep. Herb Adams, state Sen. Ben Chipman and former school board member Yusuf Yusuf will be on the June 11 primary ballot.
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People and Business: May 29
Hires, promotions, appointments Girl Scouts of Maine appointed new members to its board of directors and senior leadership team: Deirdre Clifford will be the vice president of development. She was previously director of donor engagement and marketing for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. Tiffany Dembowski of Portland was added as an at-large member. […]
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Woman who crashed on I-295 in Portland tells state police she fell asleep
She sustained minor injuries after hitting into the median on Tukey’s Bridge and snarling northbound traffic Tuesday afternoon.
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Maine Department of Corrections names new superintendent of state’s sole youth prison
Ryan Andersen has worked for the department for 17 years and has been serving as interim superintendent of the Long Creek Youth Development Center since March.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Loquat Shop finds right fit in Portland’s Arts District
More than 30 queer artists of color sell their clothing lines, accessories, ceramics and other work at the store.
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Cracking the ‘ReCode’ that could decide Portland’s housing future
The city released its map of proposed zoning changes and is asking for public input this summer before it sends its proposal to the planning board and on to the City Council in the fall.
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Portland is updating its zoning laws. What does that mean?
Portland has embarked on a yearslong process to update its zoning laws, but what does that mean and why is it taking so long?
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: May 29-June 5
Wed. 5/29 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 5/29 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 6/3 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 6/4 11 a.m. ReCode Studio 1 Canal Plaza Wed. 6/5 8 a.m. ReCode Studio 1 Canal Plaza Wed. 6/5 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 6/5 4:30 p.m. Planning Board […]