Two other Maine residents – in Kennebec and Lincoln counties – have been infected with the virus so far this year.
John Richardson
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Maine abortion providers, Gov. Mills praise Supreme Court ruling
The failed effort to ban access to a commonly used abortion drug was closely watched in Maine.
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Post-holiday Toy Fund donations roll in
Donations continue to arrive as the Press Herald Toy Fund gears up for the upcoming holiday gift drive.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, Politics
South Portland voters fill vacant legislative seat
Democrat Matthew Beck won a 3-way race to fill the House District 122 seat.
Posted inLocal & State
Coalition calls for $30 million bond to support Maine trails
The municipalities, businesses and recreation organizations called on Maine lawmakers to seek voter approval for the funds.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
House Speaker Talbot Ross registers for state Senate run representing Portland
Talbot Ross is in her final term as a state representative and has registered to run in Senate District 28 this fall.
Posted inLocal & State
Legislative committee backs subpoena power for panel probing Lewiston mass shooting
The Judiciary Committee added some limits, such as a time period for the authorization, but ultimately agreed the measure was necessary and will send it to the full Legislature for consideration.
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Donations approach $190,000 for Toy Fund
The Press Herald Toy Fund in the Spirit of Bruce Roberts has raised nearly $190,000 since last fall and those funds helped provide new toys and books to more than 2,600 Maine children in need during the recent holiday season. The Toy Fund is now a 75-year-old tradition, sustained since 1949 by the donations of […]
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Libertarians form an official political party in Maine
The Libertarian Party now has the same ballot access as Democrats, Republicans, Green Independents and No Labels.