Protestors in Portland have criticized the commercial airline company for its deportation flights in Arizona. Officials with the airline and jetport say the seasonal route was already set to stop at the end of August.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Epstein’s birthday book includes letter believed to be signed by George Mitchell
The former U.S. senator’s letter is tame compared to others in the child sex abuser’s 50th birthday book from 2003, some of which included suggestive and lewd comments and drawings, including one thought to be from President Donald Trump.
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Man accused of shooting couple in Westbrook found competent to stand trial
The order comes after a 2-day hearing in August focused on whether Marcel LaGrange can participate in his own defense.
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Former Social Security chief gives new reasons for brief cancellation of Maine birth registry contracts
Leland Dudek, the former acting SSA commissioner, told ProPublica that he intentionally undermined his own order to have the contracts rescinded.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
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Maine Republicans urge Trump administration to revoke Gulf of Maine wind leases
In a letter to federal officials, Maine Republicans applauded the termination of $600 million in offshore wind projects across the U.S. and asked for offshore leases in the Gulf of Maine to also be canceled.
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State revokes license to operate for Lewiston’s Church of Safe Injection
After its Lewiston building was condemned, the state had initially only handed down a suspension of the needle exchange’s license.
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Saco wayfinding signage guides residents and visitors
The new signs are located at key points throughout the city, offering maps to those exploring Saco on foot.
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Biddeford Planning Board member will not be removed as council declines to vote
After Mayor Martin Grohman asked for a recall of Roch Angers, the matter did not receive a second and failed to move forward.
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Live music venue expected to bring bands to Biddeford
Rumors aims to create a welcoming, creative environment for musicians and fans.