Most of the furloughs have affected part-time or seasonal workers and are intended to avoid budget shortfalls over the next 2 months.
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Maine Catholic schools to hold virtual Spirit Week April 13-17
To celebrate the successful launch of distance learning at Maine Catholic schools and in the spirit of fun and community, Maine Catholic School Spirit Week will be held from Monday through Friday, April 13-17. Each day will have a different theme, with students participating virtually from home through Google Classroom, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and […]
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Southern Maine communities call for out-of-state visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Old Orchard Beach urge new arrivals from outside Maine to isolate for 14 days.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Governor signs bill requiring owners to clean up closed oil storage tank sites
The governor signed two bills: One requiring the owners of petroleum terminals to remove tanks no longer in use and clean up sites, the other directing the state DEP to study ways to measure air emissions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cities and towns shift to virtual meetings to carry out public’s business
Videoconferencing has become the new normal as Maine municipalities adjust to doing necessary business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect in bank robbery arrested in South Portland
Tyler Tolis of Massachusetts was arrested by members of the Maine Violent Offender Task Force.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Living without toilet paper is nothing new
A strategically placed catalog was once used for more than mail-order shopping.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Man held after 2 robberies, car theft and crash in South Portland
Police say the unidentified suspect robbed a convenience store Wednesday night and credit union Thursday morning before stealing a car and crashing it near Cash Corner.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine high school jazz festival called off over virus concerns
More than 2,000 people were expected to attend the 2-day event this weekend at South Portland High School.
Posted inBusiness
South Portland tech firm acquired by Massachusetts cybersecurity provider
Minuteman Security Technologies Inc. of Andover has purchased systems integrator Norris Inc. for an undisclosed sum.