“Kids who grew up here and don’t have big paying jobs can’t afford to stay,” Councilor Belinda Gerry said of the affordable housing shortfall.
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Photos: Portland marks 100th annual St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar
The weekend event at St. Peter’s Church included live music, games and Italian pastries.
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Director of Maine agency for indigent legal defense steps down
Jim Billings is the second director in as many years to step down, following the resignation of Justin W. Andrus in 2023.
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Mom accuses Belgrade private school of assaulting, secluding child
A Chelsea mother has filed a lawsuit against the Belgrade-based Central Maine Learning Center, alleging school officials falsified documents to cover up her disabled son’s assault by a staff member.
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Police have revealed few details 2 weeks after finding critically injured man in Scarborough road
The 25-year-old Portland man was found with ‘significant trauma,’ but officials have declined to say what sort of injuries he sustained, whether foul play is suspected or if police have identified any persons of interest.
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Old Orchard Beach motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree
Police believe speed factored into the fatal wreck late Thursday night, Deputy Chief David Hemingway said.
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What to know about Portland’s upcoming votes on a proposed Live Nation venue
The City Council and planning board are expected to take votes Monday and Tuesday that could affect the proposed concert hall.
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Are AI data centers influencing electricity costs in Maine?
The artificial intelligence boom is reportedly driving up electricity costs throughout the country. So far, Maine has been spared, and officials are working to mitigate future impacts.
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From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
A writer from Maine, Sharon Kitchens has turned her passion for Stephen King’s books into a published work
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Trump administration moves forward with clawing back $62 million in low-income solar grants for Maine
The Governor’s Energy Office said Friday that it had received a termination letter from the Environmental Protection Agency for funding it had promised last year.