The program conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture was in response to an influx of rabid animals that resulted in 18 fox attacks on people and pets.
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan joined the Portland Press Herald in 1994 to cover the fledgling Portland Sea Dogs. A native of Vermont, he studied philosophy in college and worked at two newspapers in New Hampshire and one in Connecticut before moving to Maine. He spent his first two years of marriage living in the keepers quarters of the Portland Head Light and has three grown children. In addition to baseball, he has covered nearly every sport played in Maine, from biathlon and curling to running and sailing. Currently he works part-time and can be found near cross country trails in fall, swimming pools and ski slopes in winter and tennis courts in spring. All other times, he’s probably on a pickleball court. He is a two-time USA Pickleball national medalist (silver and gold) and played for both the Austin Ignite and Indianapolis Drivers in 2023, helping Indy win the inaugural National Pickleball League championship over Austin in a league for senior pros aged 50 and over.
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Heavy, wet snow is expected; CMP prepares for possible power outages in Maine
Central Maine Power is advising customers to prepare for potential outages caused by a late-season storm that could bring rain and high winds along the coast and snow in the north.
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Idexx cutting workers’ pay by 10% as business wanes during outbreak
The Westbrook-based biotechnology company is also suspending some benefits, including a 401(k) match, as it deals with fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hannaford triples donation to food banks, homeless outreach in 5 states
The supermarket chain is giving $750,000 to COVID-19 response efforts, including $225,000 to organizations in Maine.
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Coronavirus claims worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
It marks the second COVID-19 death of a civilian working for the Navy, which has reported 436 sailors, 91 civilians, 51 family members and 39 contractors infected with the virus.
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CMP corridor referendum still on track after legal challenges
Opponents of Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed power line through the state’s western mountains get 2,000 signatures tossed, but still have a margin of 3,000 for a ballot measure.
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Spectrum hiring 100 workers, giving across-the-board raises in Portland
As it attempts to expand its Portland call center, the cable TV and internet provider is hiring and giving current employees a $1.50-an-hour raise.
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Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
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Christian-concert promoter in Freeport found liable for investment fraud
A judge found Jeffrey Wall of Freeport and his company used investors’ money to pay off debts after promising to fund music concerts and festivals.
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Maine gas prices fall below $2 per gallon as more motorists stay home
The average price in Maine was $1.93 a gallon for regular gasoline Monday, a price not seen since early 2016.