The Oceania Insignia has 74 passengers and 1 crew member aboard who have fallen ill with the highly contagious disease during the cruise and 8 are in isolation.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine’s effort to limit some political contributions now before federal appeals court
The Maine attorney general’s office this week appealed a July ruling that a law approved last year by voters was unconstitutional. Supporters hope the case could lead to broader campaign finance reform.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, New England, News, Outdoors
For Maine’s youth hunters, longtime tradition closes the generation gap
The 2-day hunt open for Mainers 16 and under started at 5:55 a.m. Friday.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Long-shot Democratic U.S. Senate candidate drops out, endorses Janet Mills
Daira Smith-Rodriguez, of Biddeford, entered the race a month ago but failed to get any traction among a crowded field.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
USM eliminates therapeutic recreation program, lays off 2 faculty members
The provost called the decision difficult but said student enrollment in the program has dropped significantly.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Waldo County woman shot, injured after 3 masked men show up at her door
The Knox resident was taken to the hospital with injuries that police said were not life-threatening. The 3 suspects have not yet been located.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Longtime Portland police leader says he was fired
Robert Martin says he was let go by the police chief after helping the attorney general’s office look into a police misconduct claim, which ultimately turned out to be unfounded.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
New LA Arts sculpture commemorates those lost to Lewiston mass shooting
The community art project was designed to help people process their grief.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Bowling, billiard balls become art in honor of Lewiston shooting victims
The items were recovered from the 2 locations of the mass shooting, which took place two years ago Saturday.