In recovery, Scott Kern discovered his happy place: a tiny slice of land he calls Planet Sand that he’s doing what he can to protect.
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Painters capture Yarmouth’s outdoors during Plein Air Art Festival
The Plein Air Art Festival runs Aug. 13-23 and features over 20 artists painting scenes of nature throughout town.
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Here’s how Maine’s emergency managers are preparing for dangerous heat — now and in the future
Extremely dangerous heat is still unusual in Maine — but emergency officials are already planning for a future where they’re responding to temperature spikes as silent natural disasters.
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Cooling centers offer relief from extreme heat. But are Mainers taking shelter?
Even though Maine is a cold weather state, in recent years, hundreds of people have shown up in emergency rooms for heat-related illness. To offer relief, cooling centers are opening at libraries, fire stations and community centers.
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Maine clinics ask federal judge to restore Medicaid funding cut by Trump administration
Maine Family Planning, a statewide network of 18 clinics, stands to lose about $1.9 million and says it may have to stop providing primary care without the federal funding.
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Fundraiser features limited-edition prints of Kennebunkport library | Column
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is selling limited-edition fine-art prints of an original watercolor by renowned Ocean Park artist Russel Whitten to support the library’s free public services. The painting — which beautifully captures the building’s historic exterior — was commissioned as a farewell gift to Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, who retired as library director earlier […]
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Portland Land Bank Commission backs bid for North Deering land once eyed for condos
The commission and the Trust for Public Land hope to preserve the 13.3-acre parcel off Hope Avenue, which went into foreclosure and goes up for auction Friday.
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Man injured in Farmington propane gas explosion has died
Michael G. Warren, 68, died on July 31, according to the state fire marshal. The second victim, Jon Bubier, 62, of Farmington, is still recovering from serious burns and other injuries.
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Proposed South Portland low-income housing development tries to win points
In an increasingly competitive process, one point may make the difference between an affordable housing project receiving a low-income housing tax credit or not.
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Bowdoin among colleges sued for early decision admissions practices
The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.