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Business, Maine, News

Portland’s bustling port sees volume, value of goods more than double over five years

by Peter McGuire March 18, 2018March 17, 2018

But future growth may hinge on a cold storage facility that’s anything but certain.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Federal judge upholds dermatologist’s conviction

by Edward D. Murphy March 16, 2018March 16, 2018

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejects the appeal of Joel Sabean, a once-prominent local doctor, in a case shrouded in sexual allegations and financial misdeeds.

Business, Food & Dining

Plans underway to add one more to Portland’s craft brewery hub

by Meredith Goad March 16, 2018March 17, 2018

Definitive Brewing Co. would join several other breweries in the Riverton neighborhood.

Business

Nova Scotia government will fund Portland terminal upgrades to keep Cat ferry service afloat

by Peter McGuire March 15, 2018March 16, 2018

The provincial government will pay up to $1.5 million so U.S. Customs can screen passengers in Portland for the 2018 season.

Maine

Man struck, killed by city dump truck is identified

by Matt Byrne March 14, 2018March 15, 2018

Robert Belanger, 58, a transient, was struck and killed early Saturday morning by a municipal truck hauling a load of snow.

Food & Dining

Portland baker named finalist for James Beard Award

by Meredith Goad March 14, 2018March 15, 2018

Alison Pray of Standard Baking Co. will compete for Outstanding Baker against 5 others.

Maine, News

Police trying to locate family of man killed by city dump truck

by Matt Byrne March 12, 2018March 13, 2018

The 58-year-old, who was hit as he walked along Congress Street near Blueberry Lane early Saturday, had previous contact with the city’s homeless shelter, a city official says.