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Posted inMaine, News
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.
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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.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Pricey, nitrogen-infused coffee winning devotees in southern Maine
The specialty cold brew is growing popular in local shops and delis, with a dark, foamy allure that draws comparisons to Guinness beer.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Councilors to Mayor Strimling: ‘You need to get it together’
Portland councilors’ effort to ease tension between the mayor and City Manager Jon Jennings makes little progress, and Jennings says he’ll resign if he has to give the mayor free access to city staffers.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Mainers warm globally at Festival of Nations
More than a dozen countries are represented at Deering Oaks, weaving unity from diversity.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland panel endorses Wex bid to build waterfront headquarters
The $3.3 million deal for city-owned land appears headed for approval by the full City Council in August.