A federal lawsuit alleges that a Colorado company that owns strip clubs around the country, including one in Portland, required dancers to pay fees to work.
March 2017
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Robert Crockett, former county treasurer, dies
The former Augusta city councilor is remembered as a good friend with a commitment to public service.
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Ex-Bonny Eagle cheerleading coach fires attorney
Nicholas Perry, 21, of Standish is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine startup conference to feature Hyperloop One’s top lawyer
The conference focuses on innovation; the company is building a new high-speed transportation system.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Report: Performance measures needed for New Markets tax credit program
The program, the subject of a Press Herald investigation, has no benchmarks to assess impact, OPEGA says.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
National humanities chief tours Portland Museum of Art
William Adams returns to Maine to see how federal dollars are being spent on the arts.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Convicted killer pleads guilty in 2014 shooting outside Sangillo’s in Portland
Gang Deng Majok gets 20 years, which will run concurrently with a 30-year term for murder and 15 years for drug trafficking.
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Downtown Augusta bridge to be repainted, loudly, this summer
The Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western is due for $1.1 million paint job, parts of which are expected to bring loud noise to the low downtown bridge and its neighbors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New owner sees better times ahead for Geary’s Brewing
Despite a social media backlash and a probable loss this year, Alan Lapoint looks forward to reviving Maine’s first craft brewery.
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Hallowell council set to vote on $2.36M bond package
If approved by councilors Monday, the $2.36 million proposal, which includes $600,000 for the Stevens Commons project, would go to the voters in a special election in April.