Whitefield church was established in 1818.
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Concern that Maine lobster will get caught up in trade war brings congressional delegation together
A series of meetings between the lobster industry and top U.S. trade officials Friday was intended to ‘get across … how important this is to our state,’ says Sen. Angus King.
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Posted inMaine, News
Quick work on Maine Med expansion means Congress Street detour will end 3 weeks early
Hospital and city officials say the road will reopen June 8 because of thorough planning and good weather, as the hospital moves ahead with its $512 million expansion.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland police, heeding quacks, rescue brood of ducklings
The baby mallards were stuck in a storm drain on Cumberland Avenue when two officers intervened.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s flu season was the worst in at least 5 years, with more than 9,000 sickened
Reported cases jumped 55% from last year, to 9,018, and deaths also increased as a more severe strain caused a majority of the illnesses.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Portland artist Zoo Cain loses roughly 100 of his works in Valley Street fire
He is grateful that everyone got out of the building safely and is taking his loss in stride, saying ‘When you are 66 years old, you can’t get too attached to anything.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer
Employers complain that Maine’s increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
Posted inFood & Dining
Why Maine’s chronically crowded restaurants won’t take reservations
While such policies can infuriate customers, local restaurateurs counter that hospitality doesn’t mean taking a reservation – it means treating customers well.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland firefighters battle 2 major blazes on a hot afternoon
A man who works near the building on Valley Street said the entire third floor was engulfed in flames.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.