Following the recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, local gun-control advocates call for expanded background checks and so-called ‘red flag’ laws.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Students lead effort to bring solar power to Portland public schools
The city’s board of education on Tuesday will consider authorizing the superintendent to pursue an off-site solar project to provide electricity to the district.
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Posted inMaine, News
Ri Ra reopens weeks after fire
The popular Irish pub on the Portland waterfront had been closed since the July 21 fire.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Peaks Island will go electric to tame golf cart traffic
The City Council will require rental companies to have all-electric carts by 2021.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland tax prepaper pleads guilty to filing false returns
Ashraf Eldeknawey, 47, faces up to three years in prison, a $250,000 fine and up to $100,000 in restitution.
Posted inBusiness
Wex makes Fortune’s list of fastest-growing public companies
The Portland-based payment-processing technology firm ranked No. 72 on the top 100 list.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland shuts emergency shelter as last asylum seekers move out of Expo
Many are relocating to apartments or host homes in communities from Saco to Brunswick.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Great Diamond Island residents may try to secede from Portland
Frustrated with the city’s treatment of the island, some collect signatures as a first step.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Libraries can reach people in deep need
With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, New England, News, Religion and Values
New England dioceses join reporting system for sexual abuse
Several dioceses in New England are joining an independent system for reporting misconduct or abuse by church leaders.