The Portland company was sued after it pulled out of a $1.7 billion purchase of the two companies, but wound up buying both for a third of the original price.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Bishop names new director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry
Fr. Michael Sevigny to take on new role effective immediately.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
New Portland buildings to be designed, built to reflect post-pandemic reality
New office and medical buildings are being built to promote safer working conditions that limit viral spread.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Stations of the Crib to be presented in Augusta and Waterville
In person and virtual events set for Dec. 13 and 20.
Posted inFeature Obituary, News
Bob Mitton, owner of iconic Old Port barber shop, dies at 83
Mr. Mitton opened his shop in 1959 and ran it at various addresses, notably on Fore Street, for a half-century.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s plan for a temporary homeless shelter falls through
City Manager Jon Jennings says the city is working with the state to secure more hotel rooms, including at a hotel near the jetport, to ensure that anyone seeking shelter has a place to stay this winter.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Live virtual blessing for families set for Dec. 13
Bishop Robert Deeley will host the special prayer and blessing gathering.
Posted inMaine
Eleven Portland firefighters exposed to COVID-19
Fire Chief Keith Gautreau says city officials determined that none of the 11 firefighters working at the Bramhall Station on Nov. 30 was following the city mandate that face masks be worn inside firehouses.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID, staffing cited as strains on Postal Service in Maine
A USPS spokesman blames the pandemic in part for mail disruptions, while a union representative points to chronic staffing shortages.
Posted inBooks, Food & Dining, Maine Authors
Dine In Maine: Ready, set, read!
Looking for five Maine books for your culinary reading list? Try our restaurant critic’s “favorite contenders.”