Well-known Portland landlord Joseph Soley has paid more than $650,000 in fees and fines for clean water violations at property he owns near the Maine Mall in South Portland.
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Two injured in crash on I-295 offramp in Portland
The southbound Exit 8 offramp was closed for much of the day Monday while police investigated.
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Demonstrators rally in Portland to demand permanent cease-fire in Gaza
More than 200 people gathered in Deering Oaks on Saturday afternoon for a rally to highlight the struggles of the Palestinian people living in the Gaza Strip.
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Cheese Shop owners opening new Forest Avenue cafe and wine bar
Sissle and Daughters will serve coffee drinks, ‘exciting wines’ and light fare.
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Portland man sues city over Baxter Woods leash law
Marc Lesperance has filed a second suit over the city law requiring dogs in the park to be on a leash at all times between April and July.
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Former Portland property manager pleads guilty to embezzling federal funds
Kay Ballinger, of Glenburn, faces up to 15 years in prison for the scheme to steal funds for low-income renters.
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Portland man pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges from Jan. 6 riot
Michael G. Fournier was charged earlier this year as one of more than 1,000 people who stormed the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
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The Wrap: Bake Maine expands to Wells, Swell Nitro Coffee opens in Saco
Also, 3 Maine beverage makers win Good Food Awards, Thai restaurant Esaan closes, and a Maine delegation returns from France hoping to popularize whole scallops.
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People and Business: May 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Elise Baldacci of North Yarmouth was appointed president of Maine Credit Union League, effective June 3. She previously worked as deputy chief of staff for the governor’s office. She has worked at MCUL before as director of governmental affairs and assistant vice president, vice president and senior vice president of policy. Barbara […]
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Portland Meetings: May 1-8
Thu. 5/2 5 p.m. Clean Elections Review Board City Hall Thu. 5/2 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Thu. 5/2 6 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Thu. 5/2 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 5/6 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 5/7 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Tue. 5/7 6:30 p.m. […]