One mayoral challenger and one School Committee candidate were told they did not have enough valid signatures to be put on the ballot.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Missing Garland teen found safe, reunited with family
The 15-year-old left his home on a dirt bike and had not been seen since Sunday.
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Driver in fatal Flagstaff Lake pontoon accident had just sold Eustis market to victim’s relative
Wonderland Holdings LLC, whose president is Nasir Hakeem, purchased Pines Market in February from John Morris of Eustis.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
New to Maine? Here are some tips for how to fit in | Column
A few dos and don’ts for residents from away who want to assimilate, from someone who knows.
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Gray holds special town meeting, irons out budget after rejection
The meeting, unusual for Gray, was held to vote on four budget items that had been rejected at referendum.
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Windham man, 78, dies in boat refueling accident
Allan Ryder appears to have either jumped or fell into the water when fuel vapors ignited, officials say.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Eastern equine encephalitis virus detected in Maine resident for first time this year
The resident became ill with severe symptoms in late August and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC said Tuesday.
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Case of campaign worker accused of stealing from U.S. Senate candidate in Maine headed to trial
Matthew McDonald, a former campaign staffer for now deceased U.S. Senate candidate Max Linn, is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars he had promised to invest.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Former Maine probation officer pleads guilty to accessing child pornography
Jeffery Furlong, 53, of China, appears to have worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for over 20 years before his departure in December 2024.