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Westbrook’s riverside renaissance gets boost from $1M EPA cleanup at future site of apartments
The planned housing complex along the Presumpscot River is 1 of 5 projects to receive federal brownfield cleanup grants or low-interest loans through the Greater Portland Council of Governments.
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Gorham Notes: Sign up for a free Thanksgiving dinner
Make reservations for a Thanksgiving meal Roxanne Moody will lead a host of volunteers again, providing free meals on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. Moody said they are not offering sit-down meals; only pickup and delivery. The meal will not be prepared at Mister Bagel this year due to a change of ovens. It will be […]
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Windham cafe to offer free meals for food-insecure families through SNAP shutdown
With SNAP benefits due to expire next week, Hailey’s Kitchen will provide meals to those in need.
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Will Halloween be rainy in Maine? It might not stop trick-or-treaters
Rain is expected Thursday and Friday, but the heaviest showers should wrap up before it’s time for trick-or-treating, forecasters say.
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New aerospace, maritime industry facilities open on Brunswick Landing
The two new facilities were described as pipelines for Maine’s youth to enter the shipbuilding and aerospace fields.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook claims the inaugural River Bowl trophy
Blue Blazes down Gorham, 12-10, in football rivalry.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
How Mainers are stepping up to help neighbors, food pantries ahead of SNAP funding lapse
Local organizations are trying to bridge the gap for the nearly 170,000 Maine residents who won’t get food stamps in November — and they’re already seeing a swell in much-needed donations and volunteers.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Graham Platner’s campaign manager steps down, cites wife’s pregnancy
Although unrelated to recent controversies, Kevin Brown’s departure is the latest shake-up for the political newcomer’s insurgent bid for U.S. Senate.
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Are 40% of homeless people veterans? | Fact brief
The number of homeless veterans fell 8% nationwide between 2023 and 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.