Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
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2 pick-your-own berry farms close in southern Maine
Libby & Sons in Limerick closed due to financial challenges despite skyrocketing demand. Jordan’s Farm in Cape Elizabeth has chosen to prioritize its farm stand.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture, Local & State
Portland’s Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church goes beyond baklava for its annual festival
The 41st annual Greek Festival is happening this weekend. How does a city church bring the music, flavors and culture of Greece to downtown Portland?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Portland Jetport incentives for airline with ICE contract prompt concern from city officials, residents
Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.
Posted inLocal & State, News
After legal battle, Portland Museum of Art applies to tear down former Children’s Museum
The museum said it would create a ‘temporary public park’ on the site next summer while working toward a major expansion.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Alleged getaway drivers testify in Biddeford murder trial
Lorenze Labonte, 27, is being tried on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Ahmed Sharif in November 2023. On Thursday, jurors heard from Labonte’s younger sister, and 2 men who say they drove Labonte to Massachusetts after the shooting.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Supreme Court allows states to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding
As Democrats control both the Legislature and the Blaine House, Maine appears extremely unlikely — for now — to stop Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood services.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine senators weigh Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ as pressure mounts for a vote
Independent Sen. Angus King detailed his opposition to Trump’s tax cuts and spending package on Wednesday, while Republican Sen. Susan Collins has expressed concerns about certain provisions.
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Maine public defense agency fears it will run out of money with new budget
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services was given roughly $51 million yearly in the state’s two-year $11.3 billion budget.
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Second Katahdin hiker died from complications of hypothermia
Tim Keiderling’s death was ruled accidental by the medical examiner’s office, which previously determined that his daughter Esther died of blunt force trauma that park officials said likely resulted from a fall.