So far, 211 mayors representing 54 million Americans have joined the network, which pledges to uphold the goals of the worldwide agreement from which President Trump will withdraw.
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Portland councilor wants to ban wild animal performances in the city
Brian Batson said it’s cruel to use elephants, big cats and other animals for entertainment in circuses and other shows.
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Transient charged in Portland shooting held on $500,000 bail
William Ficklin of Massachusetts is charged with shooting a man near the Public Market parking garage last week.
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Detective in Sanborn case turns over more files he kept at home
Retired detective James Daniels turned over two boxes of documents related to the murder case of Anthony Sanborn Jr. in April, and now has turned over more files related to that case and others.
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Portland to host international lobster conference this week
The well-being of Maine’s most important crustacean and the industry it supports will be center stage.
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Penobscot protesters at anti-Trump rally confront Maine attorney general over water rights
A small group of activists interrupt Janet Mills as she addresses a crowd outside Portland City Hall.
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Man arrested in Preble Street shooting
William Ficklin, originally from Massachusetts, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.
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Maine Med purchasing St. Joseph’s rehab center in Portland
The 121-bed facility owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland provides rehabilitation services, short-stay care, long-term care and memory services. The sale is pending state approval.
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‘The Night Kitchen,’ a new musical by Mainer John Burstein, is set behind the scenes at a restaurant
Known for his children’s character Slim Goodbody, Burstein pens a show about an eatery coming to life, with proceeds from a run at Portland Stage to benefit Preble Street.
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Maine developers seek ways to calm the neighbors about new projects
With growth often slowed by opposition, some of it NIMBYism, builders hope to head off resistance before it starts.