The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejects the appeal of Joel Sabean, a once-prominent local doctor, in a case shrouded in sexual allegations and financial misdeeds.
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Plans underway to add one more to Portland’s craft brewery hub
Definitive Brewing Co. would join several other breweries in the Riverton neighborhood.
Nova Scotia government will fund Portland terminal upgrades to keep Cat ferry service afloat
The provincial government will pay up to $1.5 million so U.S. Customs can screen passengers in Portland for the 2018 season.
Man struck, killed by city dump truck is identified
Robert Belanger, 58, a transient, was struck and killed early Saturday morning by a municipal truck hauling a load of snow.
Portland baker named finalist for James Beard Award
Alison Pray of Standard Baking Co. will compete for Outstanding Baker against 5 others.
Police trying to locate family of man killed by city dump truck
The 58-year-old, who was hit as he walked along Congress Street near Blueberry Lane early Saturday, had previous contact with the city’s homeless shelter, a city official says.
Portland jetport named best North American airport serving under 2 million passengers
The facility receives the Airport Service Quality award in 2017 from an international trade group, adding to the same award it earned in 2015.
Casco Bay Bridge closed temporarily because of malfunction
A buildup of snow or ice prevented the bridge from closing properly, but lanes in both directions reopened before 8 p.m.
Three honored by ecomaine for environmental commitment
Allagash Brewing Co., Ruth’s Reusable Resources and David Pope from Massabesic Middle School win top awards.
Boys’ basketball: Next year’s contenders could be a mix of old and new
With many top players graduating, there is room for change among southern Maine’s best teams.