Susan McMillan of Portland lost when she incorrectly answered the Final Jeopardy question on Monday night’s episode of the popular TV quiz show.
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Proposed ballot initiative to block non-citizens from voting falls short
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office says the initiative, inspired by debate in Portland about allowing non-citizens to vote in city elections, did not have enough valid signatures.
Now vaccinated, older adults emerge from COVID-19 hibernation
Spring has arrived, and many older adults who have been vaccinated are emerging from a hibernation imposed by the coronavirus pandemic
Portland woman is newest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion
Susan McMillan, a professional Arabic translator and former newspaper reporter, made her debut on the popular quiz show on Friday.
United Airlines adding 6 nonstop routes to points west from Portland
The new routes will provide direct flights to and from Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; and Pittsburgh.
Unum laying off about a dozen IT employees in Portland
The jobs are being shifted to “a trusted external partner” the company did not identify.
New plan rekindles effort to create park on Portland’s harborfront
The city is receiving pro bono assistance from a team of community leaders who share the vision for public open space on the eastern waterfront.
Maine attorney general to file civil rights complaint in attack on Asian woman and daughter in Portland
The complaint seeks an order protecting the family that was targeted by prohibiting the man charged in the attack from having any contact with them and from violating the Maine Civil Rights Act in the future.
Run & Eat: There’s much to like about extended menu at Maiz
You can build your own rice bowl and contribute to groceries for local families.