Matt York, who drove a U-Haul in pursuit of the shooter, said his actions might have staved off further violence.
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Portland Press Herald, Maine Public team up to report on heat
Climate reporters have been looking at the ways extreme heat will change how we live, and what’s being done to protect vulnerable populations.
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Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
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This Portland show is a ‘who’s who’ of women in photographic arts
The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts is exhibiting more than 70 prints, a possible record for the tiny gallery.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Local & State
See photos of Bob Dylan’s 1978 Maine performance at the Cumberland County Civic Center
Dylan’s next performance is Sept. 5 in Bangor.
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How hard is it really to park in downtown Portland? | Column
It depends on your definition of difficult and your willingness to walk a little.
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South Portland beach reopened after ‘unusual substance’ report
Willard Beach was closed to swimming for several hours Saturday, but the floating material was deemed to be from the seafloor and posed no threat.
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Celebration of ‘everything tomatoes’ draws hundreds to Buxton farm
The first Snell Family Farm Tomato Festival featured farm stands, vendors and lots of tomato-themed foods.
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Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.
As more districts prepare to take over services for 3- to 5-year-olds with disabilities, a pilot program shows positive results and steep challenges ahead.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids
Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.