Monthly Archives: March 2017

Man behind Maine State Pier concert series charged with domestic violence

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Tonight a prominent concert promoter has been charged with domestic violence; Portlanders may get to vote on multiple proposals to repair city elementary schools; and the Cumberland County Sheriff throws a “hail Mary” the lawmakers.   What we’re talking about Concert promoter […]

The voyage of the Foggcraft 26′

Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Tonight more water taxis are likely coming to Casco Bay; we’ve got your St. Patrick’s Day celebration primer; and kids’ criminal records might not disappear the way you think they do. What we’re talking about We have summertime news. Really. Summer. — Water taxi service […]

Don’t eat this cheese

  Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Here’s a whole mess of news. What we’re talking about Rather than regulate panhandlers, give them a job — The BDN’s editorial board says Portland’s pilot program to give panhandlers jobs makes sense. It’s “a far superior alternative to prohibitions and admonishments,” it writes. […]