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Dennis Fogg, legendary Maine comedian and pancake artist, dies from cancer

by Megan Gray September 11, 2025September 12, 2025

Fogg, 64, was twice voted New England’s Funniest Comedian and ran the landmark Uncle Andy’s Diner in South Portland for nearly 2 decades.

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Portland officials weighing future of city’s family shelter

by Gillian Graham September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

City councilors may consider relocating it to the site of the emergency shelter in Riverside when the lease on the current Chestnut Street location ends next year.

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24 years later, Maine remembers lives lost in 9/11 attacks

by Press Herald staff report September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Ceremonies on Thursday morning honored the thousands who were killed in the deadly terror attacks in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.

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North Yarmouth housing expansion spurs water worries

by Sophie Burchell September 11, 2025September 12, 2025

The developer of the York Ridge subdivision is proposing adding 35 more units. Abutters and residents of the existing subdivision say it is already causing enough issues, particularly due to poor water management.

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Rising inflation strains Americans and affects rent, minimum wage in Maine

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures.

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Bacteria found at Willard Beach is confirmed to come from humans

by Dana Richie September 11, 2025September 12, 2025

Willard Beach is an impaired beach. South Portland’s Water Resource Protection department is working to address sources of bacteria that end up in the ocean.