60 years in the priesthood Scarborough native takes command of naval combat ship Capt. Jack Fay, who is a Scarborough native, relieved Capt. Matthew McGonigle as commander of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on May 29. “The capability, flexibility and lethality that LCS provides […]
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Portland election-funding reform group says it will appeal lawsuit’s dismissal
Fair Elections Portland sued after the City Council decided not to put a proposal to publicly fund municipal election campaigns to voters.
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Portland Bulldogs Winter Athletes of the Year
A standout skier and basketball star are our selections.
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The Virus Diaries: ‘An opportunity to do greater kindness’
Even as a Portland yoga instructor wonders how to pay the mortgage, she’s hopeful the pandemic will lead to newfound compassion for others.
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COVID-19 questions and answers for Portland and Maine
How will the new orders by the city of Portland and Gov. Janet Mills affect your life and your business? Here’s a list of questions and answers.
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Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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Coronavirus restrictions put crimp on public services
Public services provided at the state and local level may become increasingly difficult to access as officials take steps to protect workers and the public while limiting the spread of COVID-19.
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Northern Light Mercy Hospital confirms employee tested positive for coronavirus
The employee works off campus, and the Portland hospital is contacting anyone who may have been exposed.
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Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.
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Cumberland County sheriff, U.S. attorney at odds over immigration detention
U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank says law enforcement agencies in ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ are ‘imperiling the public,’ but Sheriff Kevin Joyce calls that misleading and says he won’t comply with immigration detainer requests without probable cause.