Portland police are asking the public’s help locating Peter Higgins, 29, who was last seen Friday and has been out of touch with family and friends.
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Family of roofer who died in fall sues, saying employer discouraged use of safety gear
Alan Loignon’s family makes the claim in a $2.5 million wrongful-death lawsuit against Loignon’s employer – and half-brother – Shawn Purvis.
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Business Breakfast: Municipal broadband projects ‘contagious,’ experts say
Three industry veterans shared their perspective on what it will take for Maine to extend broadband service, especially to rural areas.
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Using squash to build community and futures
Great Falls Forum speaker from Portland Community Squash tells how his passion for youngsters and squash meshed to create a thriving nonprofit.
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RSU 56 to receive $500 grant for 2019 summer food program
Full Plates Full Potential’s first 16 County Competition win went to Oxford County for the summer food program.
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Do you know who’s actually running the kitchen at your favorite restaurant?
It’s often the chef de cuisine, technically the second in command. We learn what it’s like to do a lot of the work with little of the (public) credit.
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Police collect dozens of unwanted guns at ‘give-back’ events
Firearms turned over to police departments in nine communities across southern Maine will be donated to a nonprofit that turns materials from the guns into gardening tools.
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Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
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Vignola Cinque Terre in Portland closing, and building is under contract
Vignola Cinque Terre will close permanently at the end of dinner service Sunday. Joshua Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, plans to open a new restaurant there in the fall.
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Man charged with murder in death of Deering grad is granted release on bail
Mark Cardilli Jr. has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Isahak Muse and will be free on $50,000 cash bail while the case proceeds.