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Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords

by Glenn Jordan April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.

Community, Connections

Veterans Count Maine benefit planned for June 19

April 1, 2021March 25, 2021

Each participant will take fundraising to new heights, raising a minimum of $1,000 in donations for Veterans Count Maine to be eligible to rappel.

Business, Maine, News

Restaurants’ complaints lead Portland to look at regulating food delivery services

by Randy Billings March 30, 2021March 31, 2021

Two city councilors are drafting a proposal to require third-party food delivery services to have a formal agreement with the restaurants before offering delivery.

Business, Maine

With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.

by Peter McGuire March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

‘Jeopardy!’ champion from Maine goes down to defeat

by Dennis Hoey March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Susan McMillan of Portland lost when she incorrectly answered the Final Jeopardy question on Monday night’s episode of the popular TV quiz show.

Portland Forecaster

New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’

by Michael Kelley March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Proposed ballot initiative to block non-citizens from voting falls short

by Kevin Miller March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office says the initiative, inspired by debate in Portland about allowing non-citizens to vote in city elections, did not have enough valid signatures.