In its court filing Friday, Trump’s administration contended that Thursday’s directive to fund full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Scarborough on track to become a ‘Tree City’
The Town Council approved a tree care ordinance, one of the criteria for Tree City USA.
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Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for her work on Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album, as well as work with several other artists. A win in February would give her the award for a second straight year.
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Woodfords Corner has been on the rise. Is the new LoanMax a bad sign? | Column
With the unsightly title loan company taking up a prominent location and the Artist & Craftsman Supply store moving, some are concerned about the direction of the neighborhood. Others believe it’s a blip.
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Encounter between Portland eighth-grader, stranger on walk to school ‘not nefarious,’ police say
The girl was not injured and the family declined to press charges.
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Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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South Portland teachers have a contract
After months of negotiations and a pair of 5-hour meetings, an agreement has been reached.
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Missing Milbridge woman found safe
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office had sought the public’s aid in finding the 41-year-old on Thursday.
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Courtroom outburst lands shuttered Madison cannabis shop’s owner in jail
Daniel Safranec apologized for his behavior, which Judge Brent Davis said was the worst he had ever seen as he ordered Safranec to serve 14 days in jail.
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Police search for Holden teen missing since Sunday
The 17-year-old’s cellphone indicated they were in the Portland area on Sunday, according to police.