The lobby will be named after former Bean president Leon Gorman, and the donation toward a modern medical services facility is a gift ‘to the people of Maine,’ his widow says.
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Mother of Noyes Street fire victim petitions Portland to create memorial
Lisa LeConte Mazziotti wants the city to build a memorial to the six young adults – including her daughter Nicole Finlay – who died in the 2014 blaze.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
University system captures extra $15 million, reports $8.2 million surplus
The extra funds are attributed to better-than-expected investment income, cost-cutting and an increase in tuition revenue from out-of-state students.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bankruptcy auction of historic Danforth Inn postponed to allow time for possible purchase
The owners of the 9-bedroom Portland inn hope the additional time will allow potential buyers to work out their financing.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Thanksgiving Day game moved back to Fitzpatrick Stadium … if it’s played
With weather an issue, the Portland-Deering game may be held Wednesday, Thursday or not at all.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Restaurant reviews
There’s a new whiskey bar in Maine with food that’s much better than it has to be
The contemporary, American-casual menu at the sophisticated Independent Ice Co. offers many solid options.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
‘Luminous Arbor’ lights up Woodfords Corner
The sculpture in the form of a tree is now illuminated at the busy Portland intersection.
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Judge frees Somali immigrant from Portland who was held without a hearing
Abdigani Faisal Hussein, 45, a tractor-trailer driver, had been detained for nine months in a N.H. jail.
Posted inPolitics
Lawmakers from Portland and Biddeford join leadership in Maine House
All 3 of the top Democrats in the House are from southern Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Charles Canning Jr., former CEO of Pine State Trading, dies
Family members remember Canning as fiercely loyal, quick-witted, an inspiration and a mentor.