Obama's Maine trip to include big S. Portland event Kennebec Journal By Jonathan Riskind jriskind@mainetoday.com WASHINGTON — President Obama's campaign fundraising trip to Maine on March 30 will include a large event in South Portland geared toward attracting hundreds of supporters. The price tag for attending begins ... |
 WCSH-TV | Could tar sands oil be headed to Maine? WCSH-TV PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Environmental groups in Maine are keeping a close eye on any potential plans to transport tar sands oil via a pipeline that runs from South Portland to Canada. Since 1941, Portland Pipeline has transported billions of ... Conservation advocates voice fears about oil pipeline Maine Environmentalists Warn of Tar Sands Pipeline Next Canadian Tar Sands Pipeline Headed for Maine? |
 WLBZ-TV | Occupy Maine's deadline for leaving Portland's Lincoln Park arrives The Republic AP PORTLAND, Maine — Six tents remained standing as Friday's deadline came and went for Occupy Maine to clear away its tent city in Portland's Lincoln Park. The city granted a four-day extension to vacate the park, and as the 8 am deadline passed, ... City begins cleaning up Occupy Maine encampment Tents Still Standing as Occupy Maine Deadline Arrives OccupyMaine tents still standing as second eviction deadline passes |
 USA TODAY | Gulf of Maine shrimp limit increased by 10 percent, fishermen and processors ... Washington Post SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Fishery regulators Thursday increased the amount of Gulf of Maine shrimp that can be caught this season, but Maine fishermen and processors said the higher limit won't make much difference. More than 150 fishermen and ... Shrimp regulators to meet in South Portland Shrimp season rolls on as quota controversy rages Maine shrimp season limited to 4.4 million pounds, down from 13 |
South Portland merchants fear parking changes will hurt Knightville businesses The Forecaster By Mario Moretto SOUTH PORTLAND — Some Knightville business owners are worried parking changes caused by upcoming road work on Ocean Street will hurt their bottom lines. The project will include sewer separation and catch basin removal, new gas mains, ... |
DA faces federal lawsuit over custody battle Portland Daily Sun By Matthew Arco A South Portland man is accusing Cumberland County's district attorney of violating his civil rights when she interfered with a custody battle with his ex-wife over their 5-year-old daughter. Stephanie Anderson is the target of a ... South Portland man sues Cumberland County district attorney, claims Anderson ... |
Sign Language: Funny displays from the road Washington Post Chris Poulin of Marblehead, Mass., the latest winner of our funny sign contest, spotted this somewhat sad one in South Portland, Maine. Seen an amusing sign in your travels? Read on. Write your name, contact information and caption on the back of your ... |
 knox.VillageSoup.com | Maine's Got Talent calls for same knox.VillageSoup.com Photo by: Tiffany Dumas Previous Maine's Got Talent winners include Hannah Rowell of South Portland (2011) and Chris Camire of Auburn (2010). Hermon — The fourth annual Maine's Got Talent competition is looking for contestants, age 5 and older, ... |
Wright Express 4Q profit jumps on more vehicles CBS News (AP) SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Wright Express Corp., which processes fuel payments for fleet vehicles, said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit jumped 78 percent as it served more vehicles and processed more transactions. It posted a profit outlook ... Wright Express Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results |
 WCSH-TV | Former Maine Turnpike Authority head received $316K payout for unused vacation ... Bangor Daily News Robbin laid out the state's case against former Maine Turnpike Authority executive director Paul Violette, who pleaded guilty to theft charges. Buy Photo Robert F. Bukaty | AP PORTLAND, Maine — Former Maine Turnpike Authority executive director Paul ... Violette pleads guilty to stealing more than $150K Ex-Maine Turnpike Director Pleads Guilty Another View: Maine Turnpike does contribute to alternative transportation |
