The effort to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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Common Ground Fair looks to set another record after years of growth
Attendance at the longstanding Unity event had been dropping in the years leading up to the pandemic. But turnout reached an all-time high in 2024, and organizers are hopeful the trajectory will continue.
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Portland City Council to consider whether police can buy a drone
The purchase was approved by the Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday. The item now heads to the full council.
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Yarmouth tries to slow traffic, prevent injuries in village center
The town installed five temporary traffic calming measures this week as it tries to eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland students adjust to school without cellphones
Many were resistant to the policy when the district considered it last spring but said this week that the rollout has gone better than expected.
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Popham Beach neighbors take dispute to Maine’s high court
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is still weighing a broader lawsuit focused on public beach access.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Two Maine restaurants named to New York Times annual 50 Best List
One is in Deer Isle, the other in Rockland.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah college event
Officials say a person of interest is in custody in the shooting of the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA.
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Gov. Mills mum on reports that she is interviewing staff for a Senate campaign
During a visit to Sanford on Wednesday, the governor again said that she is ‘seriously considering’ a run for U.S. Senate, but did not address media reports from Washington, D.C., that she is interviewing for staff.
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Portland Rugby Club will finally have a home — in Scarborough
Southern Maine’s first dedicated rugby pitch should be playable by next spring.