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Portland police officers now allowed to have (some) tattoos

by Staff Report March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

The new policy is intended to catch up with changing social standards and open the door to qualified recruits.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg drops out of Democratic presidential race, endorses Joe Biden

by Associated Press March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg drops out of Democratic presidential race, endorses Joe Biden.

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New limits issued for bluefish anglers

by Associated Press March 3, 2020March 4, 2020

Private recreational vessels will face a daily bag limit of three fish per person starting this year.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Portland company’s global seafood expo scratched because of coronavirus fears

by Eric Russell March 3, 2020March 12, 2020

Diversified Communications had said last week that it was prepared for the event in Boston, but concerns increased.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

In surprise move, Fed slashes rates to mitigate virus economic impact

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.

Bicentennial, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

On this date in Maine history: March 3

by Joseph Owen March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

March 3, 1820: The U.S. Senate’s acceptance of a provision that slavery be permitted in Missouri – which would become a state in 1821 – fulfills a compromise that clears the way for Maine to become a state 12 days later. News that Maine’s admission to the Union is linked to the slavery question sparks […]

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