Supporters of the slain conservative influencer turned out for the gathering Friday night, swaying to songs and prayers, giving speeches, embracing, shedding tears and lighting candles while singing ‘Amazing Grace.’
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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What you need to know about Maine’s order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access
The Maine CDC now recommends children ages 6 – 23 months and all adults be vaccinated, which is contrary to federal guidelines.
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Mainers face higher inflation with tighter incomes than rest of nation
Despite the strain, residents’ earnings are at least keeping pace with climbing prices within the state.
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Staffer on 2020 campaign of Maine U.S. Senate candidate found guilty of theft
A Hancock County jury found that Matthew McDonald embezzled $225,000 from Max Linn, who mounted an unsuccessful campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Maine lawyer nominated to 1st Circuit clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Planned Parenthood of New England and other advocacy groups are asking Sen. Susan Collins to withdraw her support over his past work with corporations and statements on abortion access and gay marriage.
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ICE arrest of parent near Portland school prompts concern from officials, families
Mayor Mark Dion and school leaders said officers’ refusal to identify themselves has caused fear among the community, while federal officials blamed the city for failing to cooperate.
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Construction company’s zoning change request in Gorham Town Council hands
Town planners recommend a portion of a large parcel should be rezoned industrial.
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Gov. Mills authorizes Maine health care providers to administer this year’s COVID-19 vaccine
The order recommending vaccines for most Mainers 6 months and older comes on the heels of similar moves in other New England states that are looking to sidestep the federal government’s restrictions on who can get vaccinated.
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Stephen King faces conservative backlash over social media posts about Charlie Kirk
The Maine author repeatedly apologized for mistakenly claiming that the right-wing activist, who was fatally shot Wednesday, had advocated for ‘stoning gays to death.’
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6 things ‘The Paper’ and Portland Press Herald newsrooms have in common | Column
We’re not a bunch of novices like in the new ‘Office’ spinoff, but there are some undeniable similarities between our workplaces.