JT Cross and Jake Paradis won The Bass Federation’s Junior World Championship in South Dakota.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland fire boat damaged in rescue, under repair
The vessel was damaged last month during a rescue near Jewell Island.
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Defense argues alleged Westbrook shooter unfit to stand trial
Two witnesses for the defense testified Wednesday that Marcel LaGrange, 26, does not currently have the mental capacity to stand trial for the June 2023 slayings of a Westbrook couple.
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Maine could lose $62M low-income solar grant under EPA proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.
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Skowhegan River Park secures final permits
The next hurdle for the long-planned project aimed at revitalizing the downtown by bringing paddling sports and other recreation is raising more money.
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Who will be on the November ballot in Portland?
There are 3 school board seats and 2 City Council seats up for grabs. Meet the candidates who are vying for them.
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Singing star Jane Morgan, longtime Maine resident, dies at 101
She spent summers in Kennebunkport, recorded hit songs, appeared on Broadway and TV, and last year celebrated her 100th birthday with an event at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
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Chellie Pingree among House Democrats urging U.S. to recognize Palestinian state
A spokesperson for Rep. Jared Golden said the 2nd District Democrat would not sign the letter, and places the onus on Israel and Palestine to ‘resolve their differences.’
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Piscataquis County Jail flagged for serious health risks, inconsistent record-keeping
Sheriff Robert Young says the Dover-Foxcroft facility is on track to fix the issues of noncompliance that the Maine Department of Corrections raised in a recent inspection.
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Former state worker and environmental advocate launches independent run for Maine governor
John Glowa Sr., of South China, is among more than a dozen candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills.