Local & State
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
In Portland, a plot twist for independent booksellers
Online retail and e-readers were supposed to kill independent shops, but a fourth bookstore will open this fall at the base of Munjoy Hill.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Port of Portland approved for federal grant that will double freight capacity
The $7.7 million project, subject to congressional review, is part of the International Marine Terminal enhancement.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
AdvancePierre, maker of Barber Foods products, files initial public offering
The company, which employs about 300 in Portland, hopes to raise nearly $500 million to pay off part of a $1.3 billion loan.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Family of Maine teenager killed in hayride crash sues farm owner, two others
The court filing says the defendants knew or should have known the brakes were defective on a Jeep towing a wagon that tipped over, killing Cassidy Charette and injuring 22 others.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Portland to try to keep better track of building energy
The City Council will consider a proposal requiring 'utility benchmarking' for public and private buildings that have more than 20,000 square feet or more than 50 residential units.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Firefighters contain blaze at former motel in Rumford
The American Red Cross is assisting 15 residents who were displaced.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Invasive species got your goat? So does Kennebunk woman’s new landscaping business
For $500 a week, clients can rent Heather Lombard's Scapegoats herd to help clear off their land.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Developer envisions multi-use project at former Portland funeral home
The $3.8 million proposal would convert the historic property at 749 Congress St. into a hotel, restaurant, spa and seven townhouses.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
A very special op for Navy SEALs: Photos
Three SEALs and a Coast Guardsman take the No Man Left Behind Challenge to raise money so military families whose children have life-threatening illnesses can attend Camp Sunshine.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2016
Superintendents urge LePage to appoint permanent education commissioner
The state association says in a letter that the current arrangement, with William Beardsley as acting deputy commissioner, is 'an ongoing problem' that's causing instability and confusion.
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