Officials are promoting a range of programs to help taxpayers cope with the recent reassessment of property values in Portland and South Portland.
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South Portland wins pipeline lawsuit over local clean air rule
The Portland Pipe Line Corp. dropped its fight against the city’s Clear Skies Ordinance, ending a more than 6-year battle in federal courts.
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South Portland knishery owner won’t want for staff, as long as he’s got his dad
Retired doctor Richard Miller finds a new career helping his son, Graeme, get his business off the ground.
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Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations
Faith groups across the state are returning to ‘a new normal,’ knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
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Saco River drowning claims life of a passionate chef ‘with a big dream’
Abiodun Jerry Olubi, known as ‘Chef Jerry,’ had begun the planning to open his own restaurant when he died last weekend.
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Maine community theaters are getting ready to return with smaller casts and audiences
They’re returning to in-person shows this summer and fall, but not the typical big musicals. The changes made out of necessity are giving theaters a chance to tackle different types of material.
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Pandemic-fueled real estate boom threatens property tax hikes as much as 30% for Maine homeowners
Long-delayed revaluations promise to shift some tax responsibility from business to residential property owners; one South Portland woman is considering selling her plasma to cover the costs.
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Engineering firm opens Maine office to work on solar connections
K&A Engineering Consulting says it hopes to employ 100 workers by year’s end at the company’s new South Portland office.
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Maine communities begin to rebuild recreation programs, restore revenues
Municipal officials are seeing gains as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and safety guidelines allow for programs to expand and more people to participate.