Portland schools face big cuts in summer school programming
But the district’s proposed investment in summer school would remain much greater than the pre-pandemic level.Read More
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Maine receives nearly $5 million in additional LIHEAP funding
In total, Maine has received nearly $54 million this winter season through LIHEAP to help eligible households facing significant increases
Read MoreSister of man killed by police in Falmouth sues officers, alleges excessive force
Christina DiMillo is suing the Town of Falmouth, its police chief and 2 officers, alleging police used excessive force against
Read MoreGame warden trainees rescue family stranded on Moosehead Lake
Investigators from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said the situation on the storm-swept lake quickly went from bad
Read MoreProspect of ban on gas-powered lawn equipment draws pushback in South Portland
While some residents and lawn care companies support the move to electric mowers and leaf blowers, others worry that it
Read MorePortland superintendents propose $141.3 million school budget for next year
The spending plan would be an $8.2 million increase over this year’s $133.1 million school budget.Read More
Read MorePortland Planning Board gets first look at proposed Bayside project with 800 housing units
West Bayside Partners and Port Property Management are seeking approval of a master development plan that outlines their vision for
Read MoreJudge allows case against York County jail guards over Taser use to proceed to trial
Brian Dunnigan is alleging York County Jail officers held him down and used a Taser on him repeatedly during a
Read MoreBarnes & Noble to open second Maine store in Brunswick
The once-beleaguered bookseller is opening a new store in Merrymeeting Plaza, one of 30 new stores the chain plans to
Read More2022 Photos of the Year reception at Prince Memorial Library
Join us at the Prince Memorial Library on Thursday, March 16.Read More
Read MoreLawmakers consider marijuana social clubs, boosting home grow
Both proposals were endorsed by Maine voters in the 2016 marijuana legalization referendum.Read More
Read MoreMaine wreath business was cited for record-keeping, workplace safety violations
Worcester Resources defends its track record, says it is proud of the way it treats employees.Read More
Read MoreGunfire from Berwick shooting range riles neighbors
Residents of North Berwick say the noise is so loud and constant that they can’t spend time outside and are
Read MoreJudge orders rewording for referendum question on electric utility
The Maine Secretary of State is ordered to draft a new referendum question that doesn’t used the word ‘quasi-governmental’ to
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