Of all the states, Maine has the oldest population and the largest number of age-friendly community groups striving to meet the needs of older residents.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine’s Iranian Americans watch Middle East escalation with conflicting emotions
While they don’t mourn the death of Iran’s top military commander, they are concerned that the heightened tensions could lead to more pain and suffering for Iranian civilians, and put U.S. service members in harm’s way.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Casco Bay Bridge gets aesthetic additions
Touches of art been added to the bridge as part of a project to update its aging light poles.
Posted inLocal & State
The eagles have landed – in South Portland
Two bald eagles, apparently juveniles, spent Sunday afternoon perched high atop a tree on Meetinghouse Hill, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Neighbors of ‘the piggery’ in South Portland raise concerns about planned condo complex
They worry about the loss of open space and worsening drainage problems if Skip Lucarelli builds 36 units on land known for its historical use.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Judge approves settlement in EPA lawsuit over Global oil tanks in South Portland
U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby says the public’s objections to the settlement may be valid, but they weren’t enough to make him reject the deal.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Fire at South Portland housing complex displaces several tenants
The blaze at Mill Cove Apartments on Soule Street is not believed to be suspicious.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed Maine local option tax would be a losing proposition
Border-county businesses would forfeit sales, and taxpayers in most of the state’s municipalities would see little benefit.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Boeing, Boeing, gone? Aviation giant sweating out aftermath of 737 Max
After crashes that killed 346 people, Congress shouldn’t return the plane to the sky unless it is safe and its pilots are properly trained.
Posted inBusiness
Clark’s Pond Parkway retail center in South Portland is up for sale
The 62,000-square-foot center has been listed with an asking price of $7.2 million.