That summer, an 11-day heat wave killed hundreds, if not thousands, of New Englanders.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Asian House to take over Dok Mali Noodle Bar in South Portland
The new owners also have a restaurant in Old Orchard Beach.
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Windham hunting guide reflects on jumping into action following shooting
Matt York, who drove a U-Haul in pursuit of the shooter, said his actions might have staved off further violence.
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Portland Press Herald, Maine Public team up to report on heat
Climate reporters have been looking at the ways extreme heat will change how we live, and what’s being done to protect vulnerable populations.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
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See photos of Bob Dylan’s 1978 Maine performance at the Cumberland County Civic Center
Dylan’s next performance is Sept. 5 in Bangor.
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How hard is it really to park in downtown Portland? | Column
It depends on your definition of difficult and your willingness to walk a little.
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South Portland beach reopened after ‘unusual substance’ report
Willard Beach was closed to swimming for several hours Saturday, but the floating material was deemed to be from the seafloor and posed no threat.
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Celebration of ‘everything tomatoes’ draws hundreds to Buxton farm
The first Snell Family Farm Tomato Festival featured farm stands, vendors and lots of tomato-themed foods.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.
As more districts prepare to take over services for 3- to 5-year-olds with disabilities, a pilot program shows positive results and steep challenges ahead.