Officials are promoting a range of programs to help taxpayers cope with the recent reassessment of property values in Portland and South Portland.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Maine officials monitoring disease killing birds in mid-Atlantic states
However, officials here say the disease – which has afflicted blue jays, grackles and some songbirds – is not a cause for concern in Maine at this time.
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MLB roundup: Blue Jays get approval to return to Toronto on July 30
The Blue Jays have not played at Rogers Centre since Sept. 29, 2019 because of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks end a wobbly week lower, breaking 3-week win streak
The downbeat close to the week suggests investors are uncertain about how strongly the economic recovery will be in the second half of the year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in June as economy opens up
The increase was a surprise to Wall Street analysts, who had expected sales to fall slightly last month.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Largest class ever graduates from Maine Criminal Justice Academy
The graduating class included 16 women and, for the first time, rangers from the Maine Forest Service.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns
Amy Calder: A short, but memorable life
Adrian Jacques of Skowhegan died last month at age 44 of Legionnaires’ Disease, but he also had battled Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease and acute myeloid leukemia.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Officials advise wearing masks in Las Vegas as COVID cases rise
The recommendation affects casinos, concerts and clubs where business has boomed since restrictions were lifted.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox, Yankees cleared to play Friday night
After Thursday’s postponement because of a COVID outbreak among Yankees players, the rivals will open their series Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Federal judge hears arguments over Maine’s residency requirement for medical cannabis sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine sued the state in December to overturn a requirement that all medical marijuana dispensaries be owned by Mainers.