The root cause analysis report will be discussed at an Oct. 29 Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meeting.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
Tony Shalhoub helps open new USM arts center
The actor, who starred in ‘Monk’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ is a 1977 graduate and has a performance space at the arts center named for him.
Here’s what to know about Maine Craft Weekend
Events are happening all over the state Saturday and Sunday.
Maine won’t adopt Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime until lawmakers weigh in
Gov. Janet Mills has directed the state tax assessor not to align Maine’s tax code with provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill unless directed by lawmakers, saying it will cost the state more than $400 million this year.
Susan’s Fish-n-Chips closing in Portland after 36 years
The owner cited the challenge of rising costs.
Maine Swifties craft, bake and lose sleep for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift super fans adjusted their lives around the release of her 12th album Friday.
Topsham hunter recalls scary rescue from quicksand-like mud
Matthew Alexander became stuck in waist-high mud while duck hunting on Wharton Point Wednesday.
Republican Jonathan Bush poised to enter Maine governor’s race
The cousin and nephew of former presidents is bound to shake up what has been a stable field of Republicans seeking the nomination.
Thomas College faculty votes to unionize, citing frustration over changes
Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.