Several letter carriers are accusing Portland’s postmaster of deliberately delaying the delivery of first-class and priority mail by ordering clerks to sort Amazon packages first, ensuring that carriers deliver them on time.
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Portland reopens East End Beach after tests show water safe for swimmers
The city closed the beach Sunday after a malfunction at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant caused wastewater to be discharged into Casco Bay.
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East End Beach remains closed as Portland awaits contamination tests
A power outage at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant on Sunday morning led to the discharge of an undetermined amount of wastewater into Casco Bay.
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Developer facing lawsuit, embezzlement accusations files for bankruptcy
Bernard Saulnier, who had proposed high-profile developments in Saco and Portland, filed for bankruptcy in late June.
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Portland’s East End beach closed over contamination fears
A power outage at the Portland Wastewater Treatment Plant and a backup generator that failed at the same time convinced city officials they should close the beach out of an abundance of caution.
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Pandemic sidelines Portland’s minor league sports venues
With little prospect of generating large crowds and ticket sales, Hadlock Field, the Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena are doing what they can to offset losses during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Effort to restore Portland’s historic African American meetinghouse sees surge of support
Many have donated recently to the group restoring the historic former Black church building in Portland, but the project needs $1 million more.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the veganist city of all?
Our very own Portland ranks high in national vegan surveys of all sorts.
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Portland citizens panel wants more say in evaluating police use of force
The city’s Police Citizen Review Subcommittee recommends expanding the type of complaints it evaluates and wants a citizen included during internal reviews of police use-of-force reports.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Fans have a (golf) ball at Hadlock Field
Inviting golfers to drive balls into painted targets in the outfield is one of the ways Sea Dogs staff is offering up Hadlock Field to fans in a different, but fun way during the coronavirus pandemic.