Get to know the 5 Portland mayoral candidates
The Press Herald profiled all 5 of the mayoral candidates on Portland’s Nov. 7 ballot to get to know the
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Question 1: Voters would have a say in certain big spending
Conceived as a fail-safe in case Question 3 passes, Question 1 would require voter approval for certain government bodies to
Read MoreLawmakers hear how other states are catching up to Maine on PFAS regulation
Thirty-three states have introduced about 200 new PFAS policies or laws this year alone.Read More
Read MoreQuestion 3: What you need to know about the Pine Tree Power referendum
The highly contentious question would establish the framework for a new utility to deliver electricity in Maine.Read More
Read MoreMaine AG’s office disagrees with judge’s criticism on late disclosures, but promises changes
Defense attorneys say they struggle regularly with prosecutors waiting too long to share constitutionally mandated evidence.Read More
Read MoreHomeless man hospitalized after his tent catches fire
The victim is in stable condition, according to Westbrook’s fire chief.Read More
Read MoreQuestion 2: What you need to know about the foreign campaign spending ban
The referendum on the Nov. 7 ballot would prohibit foreign governments and entities they control from spending money on state
Read MorePolice trying to find Gorham woman missing since Monday
Jean Robinson, 78, was supposed to drive to Southwest Harbor, but never arrived.Read More
Read MorePortland Symphony Orchestra adds visual arts elements to major piece for the opening of its 99th season
Projected above the orchestra on a big screen, the results were all over the map of contemporary visual arts and
Read MoreLewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.Read More
Read MoreBuxton community comes together for family after devastating house fire
The Poitras family lost their home to an accidental fire on Sept. 16 that left much of the house damaged
Read MoreOwners of Mainely Burgers revamp former Smaha’s Legion Square Market in South Portland
Max Barber and his brother and co-owner will put their culinary expertise to use by introducing a selection of prepared
Read MorePortland man shot in Old Port suing bar and bouncer
Oni Hall, a former bouncer at The Drink Exchange on Wharf Street, says he was acting in self-defense when he
Read MoreSouth Portland High sends students home after morning lockdown
Students and staff are safe, the district said, but no details were provided.Read More
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