The city’s first update of property assessments in 15 years will be completed in 2021.
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Trump tweets about $38.1 million in funding for Maine bridges
Maine is one of 20 states to receive federal grant money for transportation infrastructure through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.
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Maine law enforcement agencies lack the data needed to address racial disparities
The public outcry over systemic racism and police violence spurred by the death of George Floyd has renewed pressure on state officials to fund and support robust data collection and analysis by police agencies.
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Maine Places to Love: Long Island
Long Island is one of just 15 Maine islands with year-round residents and businesses. Long Island is a 45-minute ferry ride from Portland. Among the inhabited Casco Bay Islands, Long is one of two that are incorporated as their own towns. With essential businesses located at the town landing, Long Island is a charming small town where you can kick back and relax, while finding comfort in being part of a caring community.
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Freeport considers blocking a part of Main Street to allow more outdoor space for businesses, pedestrians
If approved, Main Street would close to traffic from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, or Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday through Labor Day.
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Maine Family Planning weighs appeal in lawsuit over federal ‘gag rule’
A federal judge last week dismissed the nonprofit’s legal challenge of a Trump administration rule that puts new restrictions on abortion providers that receive Title X family planning grants.
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South Portland may launch human rights panel with money cut from police budget
The proposal, developed with support from the police chief, is the first known effort in Maine to redirect police funding to address systemic racism.
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The Latest: Floyd’s neck was pinned by officer for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, prosecutors acknowledge
The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]
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Mental health, Riverview officials criticize Cumberland County pepper spray incident
A patient being transported from Cumberland County Jail to Riverview Psychiatric Center was pepper sprayed, and the spray was not properly washed off prior to arrival at Riverview, officials said.
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Sabres change course, fire GM Botterill after 3 seasons
Buffalo fires Jason Botterill in a dramatic change-of-course three weeks after co-owner Kim Pegula said his job was secure.