The state’s top Democrat says the ‘fundamental right to vote is under attack’ because of a proposal to adopt Voter ID and increase restrictions on absentee voting.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Small police departments turn to liaison to help with difficult responses
Working within the Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth police departments as an alternative response, the community resource offers mental health and substance use disorder resources and a listening ear.
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Maine offers federal workers aid as Trump administration begins mass firings
State-backed loans, unemployment insurance and other benefits are being provided to furloughed federal workers facing the prospect of layoffs as the government shutdown stretches into a second week.
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Portland jetport cracking down on parking scofflaws
The airport’s pick-up parking lot is for immediate arrivals only, but some vehicles have been left there unattended for hours, even days.
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Bernie Sanders scolds Democrats for encouraging Gov. Mills to enter Senate race
Bernie Sanders believes Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is the best candidate to flip the Maine seat.
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Outgoing Raymond town manager explains reasons for resignation
Joseph Crocker said elected officials were not supportive enough of town staff.
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South Portland residents will decide on turf, grass or nothing
The high school’s stadium field is in poor condition. Voters will weigh in a year after an athletic complex revamp failed.
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Gov. Janet Mills to launch U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday, source says
Mills’ entrance into the race sets up a robust Democratic primary to see who will challenge 5-term incumbent Susan Collins.
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Cape Elizabeth student named 2025 Presidential Scholar
Sage Evans was one of 161 students nationwide to receive the award. Now, she’s planning to pursue environmental law.
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Storm heading for Maine could bring rain, gusty wind
The amount of rain in southern Maine between Sunday and Tuesday will depend on the track of a coastal low making its way up the East Coast.