Avesta Housing’s $10 million Deering Place would be available to residents with incomes of $20,000 to $40,000, a response to affordability concerns in Portland’s red hot real estate market.
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Workers’ comp insurer to put up $1.5 million for endowed chair at USM
The donation will help fund the MEMIC John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.
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Maine allowed to enforce law against protests loud enough to be heard inside a building
An appeals court overturns a federal injunction against enforcing the state law, which had targeted a protester shouting outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland.
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Passer-by finds man’s body in Portland’s West End
Police say the deceased man, 28, may have been a jogger who ‘had a medical issue.’
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Pedestrian gets dragged after clash with motorist in Old Port
The incident began when the driver honked at a man who was in a crosswalk, Portland police say.
Posted inFood & Dining
Digital dining making Maine restaurants more efficient
Eateries in the state are beginning to embrace new technology that streamlines their service and – hopefully – improves customers’ experience.
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Explosion of smoothies in Portland looks like healthy trend
With at least 10 places serving blended fruits and vegetables – and more planned – demand remains high.
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Portland weighs options for extra school funding from the state
Ideas for using the $2.7 million include tax relief and continuing to provide health services cut in the state budget.
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Two children at Portland day camp diagnosed with MRSA skin infections
The bacteria – methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – resists antibiotics, and one of the children was hospitalized, city officials say.