PORTLAND (AP) — Maine and Portland health inspectors are randomly checking the temperature of food being transported by ferry to Casco Bay’s islands, after an official noticed food that was supposed to be refrigerated sitting on a city dock. Officials say there have been no reports of people getting sick. Health authorities have notified distribution […]
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Feds to issue elver fishery recommendation
PORTLAND — Federal regulators could issue a recommendation this week about a new quota for Maine’s baby eel fishery. A spokeswoman for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says the American Eel Management Board will meet Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, and vote on recommendations for the fishery. The recommendation follows an elver season in which […]
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Feds say Gulf of Maine cod stock in jeopardy
PORTLAND — Federal regulators say an analysis of Gulf of Maine cod suggests the important species will continue to decline. The National Marine Fisheries Service says in a statement that “virtually every indicator” of the cod stock’s condition declined in 2013. The service says cod’s spawning levels are estimated to be three to four percent […]
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Portland’s mysterious Google barge to be scrapped
The barge carries dozens of old shipping containers that were joined to create a four-story building. Google envisioned it as one of three floating retail stores. The Portland Press Herald says an international company is buying the barge and taking it on an ocean voyage. Portland Harbor’s deputy harbor master says the containers will be […]
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Asylum seekers ask to join suit challenging LePage ban on aid to undocumented immigrants
PORTLAND — Two women seeking asylum from the country of Burundi have asked to join a lawsuit challenging a state policy proposed by Gov. Paul LePage that would eliminate reimbursement to communities that provide General Assistance to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine and Maine Equal Justice Partners filed […]
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Two Maine asylum seekers join General Assistance suit against state
AUGUSTA — Two women seeking asylum in Maine are asking to join a lawsuit against Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration regarding general assistance aid. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine and Maine Equal Justice Partners said on Thursday that they have a complaint on behalf of the immigrants. The lawsuit filed by the Maine […]
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Family reunited with relative’s Purple Heart
PORTLAND — While cleaning out her aunt Genevieve’s apartment in New Hampshire more than a decade ago, Saundra Skiesgelas found an old military decoration that sparked her curiosity. “I said, ‘What about this, auntie?’” Skiesgelas said. “She said, “It’s nothing. Get rid of it.’” Skiesgelas couldn’t bring herself to toss the medal — which turned […]
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‘American Idol’ searches Maine for the next superstar
PORTLAND — They drove down from Caribou, up from Boston and flew in from Kentucky. Gathered in the hot sun on the Maine State Pier was a crowd of hundreds with guitars clutched, makeup freshly applied and vocal chords rested, awaiting their chance for a shot at superstardom on “American Idol.” For the first time […]
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Portland, Westbrook join lawsuit over immigrant aid
PORTLAND (AP) — Portland and Westbrook will join a municipal group to challenge Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s administration’s policy banning some immigrants from receiving welfare. The cities say they will take part in lawsuit the Maine Municipal Association plans to file over the directive that immigrants who can’t prove that they’re in the country legally […]
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USM president announces she will step down
PORTLAND — The president of the University of Southern Maine will leave her post this month as the school continues to face significant budget challenges, University of Maine System Chancellor James Page said Tuesday. Theo Kalikow, who has served as the interim president since 2012, will leave the office July 18 and become acting vice […]