Public health experts in Maine applaud the vote, but are concerned about anti-vaccine messages from the federal government.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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The immigration arrest of a Portland father could complicate his domestic violence case
It’s unclear how Denis Rivera Martinez’s immigration status will affect local prosecutors who were in the middle of preparing a case when ICE agents arrested him at a city school.
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Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Man exposes himself near Portland students on recess, middle school says
The incident took place at the Deering Oaks park playground on Friday, the principal of King Middle School wrote in a letter to families.
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A Naples equestrian center lost a 225-year-old barn in a fire. Within hours, the community had rallied around it.
The Meadowbrook Equestrian Center has received an outpouring of support since losing its centuries-old barn in a blaze Thursday, including a fundraiser that drew over $13,000 in donations in less than 24 hours.
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Maine’s border towns feel decline in Canadian visitors: ‘Half our community is gone’
Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
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Meet the new executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Derek Beckvold has worked around the world and is currently the managing director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Maine seafood processors buy last US sardine factory to launch new business
The team at Bold Coast Seafood want to expand Maine’s seafood processing capacity, bring jobs to Prospect Harbor and create opportunities for research initiatives.
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Susan Collins blasts Democrats for ‘poison pills’ that may cause a shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden was the only House Democrat to support a continuing resolution drafted by Republicans to fund the federal government for another month to allow annual spending bills to be finalized.
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Bowdoin College Conservatives host ‘October 7,’ a play spotlighting stories of Hamas attack survivors
The stage reading Thursday night at Pickard Theater came just a few days after the student group postponed a vigil for slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk because of reported threats.