Privacy advocates worry that law enforcement monitors innocent residents, and Maine is one of only two states that won’t reveal whether it’s using this advanced technology.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland’s Diversified Communications acquires UK trade show
Aquaculture UK is that country’s leading trade show for the burgeoning seafood sector.
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Portland asks court to dismiss lawsuit challenging rejection of clean election initiative
The dispute is over whether a clean elections program can be decided by referendum, or whether the question must go to a charter commission.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Killer wins court approval to go to Portland for daughter’s medical treatment
Derek Soucy was found not criminally responsible for the 2001 beating death of an 88-year-old man in Portland.
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MaineHealth, Avesta execs among winners at annual Portland chamber event
Nearly 850 attended Imagine Portland, the Portland Regional Chamber’s annual awards event and community celebration.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Portland should follow Waterville’s model
There’s reason for enthusiasm about a new research institute in Portland, but it shouldn’t try to be the next San Jose.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amtrak Downeaster set new ridership record in 2019
More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
An inspirational tail: Collie goes from animal cruelty seizure in Solon to Puppy Bowl
Duncan was one of more than 130 animals seized from a business in Solon in July.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Great black hawk mounted, headed for Maine State Museum
The first photos of the rare raptor that captivated Maine last year were posted on Facebook on Wednesday after a hunter saw the mount at a taxidermist’s studio.
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Portland program will link recent immigrants with experienced peers
Part of a growing national network, the Natural Helpers will have people who immigrated years ago help more recent arrivals navigate their new community.