The quasi-state agency warns that without more money from the Legislature, affordable housing production will slow dramatically.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Maine’s small vernal pools may get bigger state protections
A bill now awaiting action by Gov. Janet Mills would create a 100-foot no-disturbance protection zone around Maine’s vernal pools, among other protections.
North Yarmouth voters shoot down two of 30 articles proposed at town meeting
At Wescustogo Hall, over 120 North Yarmouth residents voted to approve 28 articles and defeated two over the course of three hours.
Thornton Academy seniors win Saco public art competition
Lillian Page and Ella Wiggs will have works displayed on traffic signal cabinets in the city.
Saco considers remodeling historic Pepperell Park
The park currently houses Fairfield School, which will be out of use when two new elementary schools are completed.
Maine Senate supports exclusive rights to online table games for tribes
A bill sponsored by Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, faces a round of final votes in each chamber before it can be sent to Gov. Janet Mills, whose administration opposed the proposal earlier this year.
Legendary Gorham cop, David Kearns, dies at 78
Retired Gorham Police Officer David Kearns died at 78 on June 5. Kearns retired from the Gorham Police Department in 2011 after protecting the Gorham community for four decades. He began his law enforcement career in 1968 in his hometown Portland before joining the Gorhan force in 1971. He served as a patrol officer, detective […]
Maine is one of 4 states found to be sharing personal health data
Healthcare exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedIn.
Cape Elizabeth library launches annual summer reading program
Challenges and prizes for all age groups are up for grabs.
Border Patrol and game wardens looking for 2 witnesses to canoer’s death
A vehicle containing 8 occupants was pulled over in Scarborough on Saturday, but the 2 men who officials believe witnessed the fatality in Waterford were not among them.