Maine lawmakers consider $11.7 million in emergency funding for civil legal aid programs
Advocates say Maine’s civil legal aid providers are ‘numerous’ but ‘severely underfunded.’Read More
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Bath Iron Works accidentally overpays employees, works to get money back
More than 100 BIW workers were mistakenly paid an extra $500 to $800 — and in one case $1,000, according
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott sets new ‘open call’ to donate $250 million
Through her organization Yield Giving, Scott plans to make unrestricted $1 million donations to 250 nonprofits selected in the process.Read
Read MoreFour railroad cars derail in Wales; no spill reported
Four train cars carrying limestone slurry derailed in Wales near Leeds Junction, officials said. One car was damaged and will
Read MoreBoothbay man charged with attempted murder after lengthy standoff
Police arrested 40-year-old Matthew Plummer at an apartment complex in Boothbay Harbor early Monday morning, more than 10 hours after
Read MoreAnother Portland festival, Resurgam, plans to relocate to the waterfront
The first Resurgam Festival, hosted by the Maine Academy of Modern Music, was held last year at Thompson’s Point.Read More
Read MoreSpecial election scheduled to fill House seat vacated by lawmaker’s resignation
The election became necessary after former State Rep. Clinton Collamore resigned last month following his indictment on multiple charges.Read More
Read MoreMaine medical examiners face challenges amid need for autopsies
Maine is increasing the number of autopsies performed annually, but families say it’s still not enough.Read More
Read MoreWoman rescued after being trapped in burning house in Arundel
A woman trapped in an Arundel burning building was rescued by firefighters early Sunday morning.Read More
Read MorePortland police ask community to be on lookout for suspected burglars
Police say it appears that a small group of Hispanic men posing as delivery drivers appears to be targeting the
Read MorePortland police searching for discarded handgun on Warren Avenue
Police said they were called to a report of a disturbance around 2:40 a.m. Friday. There was no shooting, but
Read MoreCentral Maine towns consider Delta Ambulance fee that could cost tens of thousands of dollars a year
Freedom has already rejected the fee and switched providers, while Fairfield and Oakland, each of which would pay more than
Read MoreNorthern Light Mercy Hospital expands cardiology services with 2 hires
NEW HIRES Northern Light Mercy Hospital has added two physicians to its cardiology services in Portland: Dr. Aline Iskandar and
Read MoreNew affordable housing complex for older Mainers opens in Old Orchard Beach
The developer behind the project, The Szanton Company, scrapped a similar project in Cape Elizabeth after significant pushback prompted a
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