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.
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Bowling bar set to launch in Biddeford
The Gutter is part of a New York City mini-chain.
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Maine environmental researchers grapple with federal funding changes
Abrupt pauses and cuts to federal grants have led to interruptions in the collection of climate data and blows to renewable energy initiatives.
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Novartis sues Maine over federal drug discount program
The New Jersey pharmaceutical manufacturer filed the lawsuit in federal court in Portland over the program that allows hospitals and community health centers to get some medications at discount prices.
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Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.