Declan Perry, 27, was the head chef at The Grill Room & Bar in Portland. He was found dead in Massachusetts over the weekend.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Janet Mills says decision on challenge to Susan Collins may come in November
Maine’s governor told reporters Wednesday that she’s ‘seriously considering the run.’ It’s the strongest indication yet that she may seek her party’s nomination against the 5-term Republican next year.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
New Hampshire woman dies in apparent drowning on Sebago Lake, officials say
Rescue crews attempted to save the 41-year-old’s life, but she was pronounced dead at the scene Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Can I use my fire pit? What you need to know about Maine burn restrictions amid drought
We answer your burning questions — literally — with help from the Maine Forest Service.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Meet the kite enthusiasts who put on high-flying shows at Bug Light Park
Members of the Nor’Easters Kite Club have been making and flying their own kites for decades.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland considers new attendance boundaries for elementary and middle schools
They haven’t changed since the mid-2000s, but population shifts have occurred, resulting in an uneven balance of enrollment and demographics across Portland’s K-8 schools.
Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth Town Council sends public works renovation to the ballot
Following a public engagement campaign on three municipal facilities projects, the council also decided to indefinitely postpone forwarding improvements to two fire stations.
Posted inLocal & State
Rare public event at Kennebunk’s iconic Wedding Cake House sold out quickly
The Brick Store Museum fundraiser will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, and tours of the home.
Posted inLocal & State
Neighbors voice concerns about pub that’s moving to Kennebunkport
Ryan’s Corner House, a pub in Lower Village Kennebunk, plans a move across the bridge.