The Portland Museum of Art started tearing down the building at 142 Free St. this week.
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Woman found dead in Woolwich
The body has been transported to the state medical examiner, the Sagadahoc County sheriff said.
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Offshore wind could have saved New England ratepayers millions last winter
A recent report found that projects off Massachusetts and Rhode Island could have driven down wholesale electricity costs throughout the region if they had not been delayed.
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Portland to open new community policing office near Monument Square
The office at 443 Congress St. is expected to open before the end of September, the police chief says.
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Freeport-based district prepares new superintendent for busy school year
New RSU 5 superintendent Tom Gray is taking the reins with a packed agenda, from cellphone policy debates to shaping a long-term vision.
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Pontoon boat in deadly Flagstaff Lake incident is subject of recall
The Sea-Doo Switch has the potential to capsize, the recall notice says.
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What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage
A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.
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ACA premiums to rise an average of nearly 24% in Maine
Some Affordable Care Act enrollees could see premiums jump even higher if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025.
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Plane crash reported near Fryeburg, 1 dead
According to early reports, the pilot was killed after crashing near airport.
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Maine Principals’ Association fighting federal subpoena for student records
The Trump administration is seeking information that it says will support claims in its lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education, but the MPA says the request is overly broad and includes confidential information.