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MaineHealth joins list of Maine employers offering paid parental leave

by J. Craig Anderson September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Several of the state’s largest employers now offer some form of paid leave for mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Court should let Portland residents vote on charter change

by The Editorial Board September 24, 2019September 23, 2019

The last word on election reform issues should belong to the voters, not unelected city staff.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Repairs begin at USM after burst pipe closes dining hall, bookstore, other facilities

by Megan Gray September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

University officials still do not know what caused the pipe to rupture over the weekend.

Maine, News

Portland sets record high temperature for the date

by Gillian Graham September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

A 5 p.m., it was 89 degrees in Portland, breaking the previous record high for Sept. 23 of 86 degrees set in 1941.

Community

Maine Hospice Council to host conference Oct. 17, 18

September 23, 2019September 12, 2019

The Maine Hospice Council will host a two-day National Hospice Volunteer Conference Oct. 17 and 18 at Holiday Inn By-the-Bay, 88 Spring St., in Portland. The conference theme is “Volunteers: Contributing to the Wellness of Our Society.” The event will honor the contribution Hospice volunteers make to patients and families. It also provides a forum […]

Maine, News

Boil order lifted on Peaks, Cushing islands

by Rob Wolfe September 21, 2019

Water tests following a water main break on Friday indicate tap water is ‘safe for all purposes’ officials said Saturday morning.

Business, Maine, News

U.S. attorney for Maine appointed to attorney general’s advisory committee

by Gillian Graham September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

Halsey Frank is 1 of 9 U.S. attorneys appointed to the committee by Attorney General William Barr.

Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Clean elections advocates sue Portland over denial of referendum

by Randy Billings September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

Fair Elections Portland is asking a judge to declare the City Council violated their constitutional rights and to order the city to place the proposal on the November ballot.