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Hoping to build support for redevelopment, South Portland gives tours of old city buildings

by Dana Richie October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

With a referendum vote still more than a year away, the city is launching a public awareness campaign for a Mahoney Civic Center.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Early voting in Maine has begun. Here’s what you need to know.

by Dylan Tusinski October 3, 2025October 15, 2025

In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 6 as voters weigh 2 statewide ballot questions and a host of local races.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Maine State Police trooper ‘body-slammed’ Chelsea woman, according to lawsuit

by Emily Allen October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Marie Searles’ lawsuit accuses state police of a pattern of ‘failing to properly investigate and discipline troopers in cases of excessive force.’

Local & State, News, Politics

No Labels Party officially dissolves in Maine

by Drew Johnson October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Maine voters formerly registered with the party — which presented itself as a centrist, third-party option — are now considered to be unaffiliated, according to the secretary of state.

Local & State, News

Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing

by Joe Charpentier October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.

Local & State, News

‘Secure status’ ends at 3 Gorham schools after nearby police search

by Robert Lowell and Drew Johnson October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Gorham High, Middle and Village Elementary schools heightened security for about 3 hours Thursday as police executed a ‘high-risk’ search and arrest warrant on Preble Street in connection with a South Portland shooting investigation.