The grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation will be used to support the schools’ Books and Literacy Resources program.
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Portland’s ties to concert promoter in doubt over his domestic assault conviction
The mayor wants the City Council to rescind its support for contract talks with Waterfront Concerts, and some musicians pressure a nightclub linked to the company’s owner, Alex Gray.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick man sentenced to 2½ years in prison on federal firearms charge
Evan Lewis, 28, a convicted felon, tried to buy a gun from a Lewiston pawnshop, the U.S. attorney says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Newspaper launched to improve communication between immigrants and Mainers
Amjambo Africa! will be published in four languages, including English.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Federal fugitive arrested in Buxton possible suspect in rash of robberies
‘We have not ruled him out,’ a Portland police lieutenant says of the Massachusetts man who was wanted on a charge of robbing a bank.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine escapes first wave of Chinese tariffs
A visiting diplomat emphasized that the Chinese appetite for Maine lobster continues to grow.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty once again in SEC’s crosshairs
The businessman, who was recently sentenced for violating campaign finance laws, is facing charges that he and associates defrauded investors of almost $50 million.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Domestic violence victim calls on Portland to cut ties with concert promoter
In a widely read blog post, Erica Cole writes an open letter to Portland’s city manager saying that the city is putting money ahead of morality.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Italian-American classics survive – and some thrive – at the new Roma Copy
ROMA CAFÉ Calamari puttanesca with olives, capers and Calabrian chilies. RATING: *** WHERE: 767 Congress St., Portland. 761-1611, romaportland.com SERVING: 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday PRICE RANGE: Small plates $7 to $15, entrees $19 to $25 NOISE LEVEL: Rural post office VEGETARIAN: Some dishes GLUTEN-FREE: Few […]
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Portland weighs new historic districts as answer to development tensions on Munjoy Hill
Two sections have been roughed out as the city tries to retain the neighborhood’s character amid a surge of condominium projects.