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Dog owners are much happier than cat owners, survey finds – Portland Press Herald

For starters, there is little difference between pet owners and non-owners when it comes to happiness, the survey shows. The two groups are statistically indistinguishable on the likelihood of identifying as “very happy” (a little over 30 percent) or “not … Continue reading

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Oceana Insignia Docks in Portland, ME to Avoid Hurricane Florence

CentralMaine.com reports that, “a cruise ship originally bound for Bermuda briefly docked in Portland to avoid the oncoming Hurricane Florence, and more could arrive this week. The Oceania cruise ship Insignia made the unplanned stop Monday to steer clear of … Continue reading

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Maine Car Accident Watch: Self-Driving Tech Coming to Portland

Self-driving technology is coming to Portland, Maine’s largest city. With it, residents may see an uptick in Maine auto accidents. A Washington State company called Inrix announced it plans to test its self-driving automotive technology on the streets of Portland. … Continue reading

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Answers To Common Bankruptcy FAQ’s from a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Portland Oregon

Answers To Common Bankruptcy FAQ If you have questions about filing for bankruptcy protection in the state of Oregon, attorney Tom McAvity has extensive knowledge of bankruptcy law and can provide sound legal counsel. To answer your bankruptcy FAQ, we … Continue reading

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Portland Pedestrian Deaths Highlight the Importance of Vision Zero

Over a two-week period earlier this month five pedestrians were killed on Portland’s streets, an extraordinary number for such a short period of time. One other pedestrian and three motorists had also died in Portland during the first 10 weeks … Continue reading

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