The one-time credit is expected to be applied automatically to about 90,000 customers’ accounts by March 30.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Over a dozen fire departments battle blaze in Sebago
A residence was destroyed in the fire, but no injuries were reported, authorities say.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Pingree submits bill to shorten asylum seekers’ wait for work authorization
The legislation, which comes as Portland sees an influx of asylum seekers, would shorten the waiting period for work eligibility to 30 days.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland council cites data, public feedback in ending mask mandate
A proposal tying hazard pay wages to any mask mandate is still expected to go before the council this month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland council approves ban on sale of flavored tobacco products
The city joins Bangor and more than 330 other communities nationwide that have restricted sales of flavored tobacco.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine continue slight downward trend
There were 339 people hospitalized with the infectious disease on Saturday, the lowest number the state has seen in more than a month.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
New arrivals in South Portland schools bring challenges and joy
With asylum seekers arriving in Portland housed in South Portland hotels, South Portland schools gear up for more English language learners and celebrate the excitement they bring.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Portland mayor facing eviction from Congress Street apartment
Ethan Strimling and his attorney allege the eviction is in retaliation for his forming a tenants union at the Trelawny Building.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland officials ask for help as number of asylum seekers continues to grow
The city is housing about 1,150 people per night due to a steady increase in families arriving from the southern border.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Portland council to consider banning sales of flavored tobacco products
The city would join Bangor and more than 330 municipalities around the U.S. that have passed restrictions on flavored tobacco.