Guy Hudson begins his tenure with plans to invest in staff and support rural health care access.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Portland Museum of Art is looking for a lead curator
Shalini Le Gall left the museum this summer for a job at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner still navigating political storm over social media posts
The head of the Democratic National Committee said Sunday that the U.S. Senate candidate’s comments are not disqualifying. Other supporters say they’re sticking with the oyster farmer, even after his political director quit.
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Traffic delays expected Wednesday between South Portland and Buxton as CMP moves transformer
Broadturn Road in Scarborough will close for several hours, while travelers on Route 1 should prepare for backups.
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Proposals for new housing in Augusta get $14.3 million in tax breaks
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
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Meadowbrook Equestrian Center recovering after devastating fire
In the wake of the 220-year-old barn being destroyed, the Naples-based center has seen an outpouring of support.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
New Cape Elizabeth community group supports hands-on learning
Business, nonprofit and community leaders are invited to join the Greater Cape School and Community Alliance to help connect students with learning outside the classroom.
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Sudden shuttering of South Portland electronics repair shop leaves customers in lurch
Gretchen Ascher brought her family heirloom record player to New England Hi-Fi for repair more than a year ago. The shop closed, and she doesn’t know where it is.
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South Portland air quality study finds above-average levels of toxic chemical around tank farms
At the fence line of the Pearl Street tank farm, benzene levels were higher than the state’s ambient average guideline. But the full study has yet to be completed.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Bigfoot enthusiasts talk legends and close encounters at festival in Eustis
The 2-day festival celebrating Bigfoot kicked off Saturday with expert speakers, vendors and more.