With SNAP benefits due to expire next week, Hailey’s Kitchen will provide meals to those in need.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Will Halloween be rainy in Maine? It might not stop trick-or-treaters
Rain is expected Thursday and Friday, but the heaviest showers should wrap up before it’s time for trick-or-treating, forecasters say.
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New aerospace, maritime industry facilities open on Brunswick Landing
The two new facilities were described as pipelines for Maine’s youth to enter the shipbuilding and aerospace fields.
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Westbrook claims the inaugural River Bowl trophy
Blue Blazes down Gorham, 12-10, in football rivalry.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
How Mainers are stepping up to help neighbors, food pantries ahead of SNAP funding lapse
Local organizations are trying to bridge the gap for the nearly 170,000 Maine residents who won’t get food stamps in November — and they’re already seeing a swell in much-needed donations and volunteers.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Graham Platner’s campaign manager steps down, cites wife’s pregnancy
Although unrelated to recent controversies, Kevin Brown’s departure is the latest shake-up for the political newcomer’s insurgent bid for U.S. Senate.
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Are 40% of homeless people veterans? | Fact brief
The number of homeless veterans fell 8% nationwide between 2023 and 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine could vote on stripping protections for transgender students in 2026
The proposed initiative aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on the culture-war issue that sparked a battle with Maine and has polled well for conservatives.
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5 things to do while you’re in Hallowell
The city has plenty of places where you can appreciate its natural beauty year round.
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These Maine students are sinking to the bottom
Three charts show how steep some testing declines have been.