With the unsightly title loan company taking up a prominent location and the Artist & Craftsman Supply store moving, some are concerned about the direction of the neighborhood. Others believe it’s a blip.
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Encounter between Portland eighth-grader, stranger on walk to school ‘not nefarious,’ police say
The girl was not injured and the family declined to press charges.
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Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
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South Portland teachers have a contract
After months of negotiations and a pair of 5-hour meetings, an agreement has been reached.
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Audubon’s ‘Extreme Birdwatching’ program features Wells native
Scott McNeff has been practicing falconry for more than 30 years.
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Missing Milbridge woman found safe
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office had sought the public’s aid in finding the 41-year-old on Thursday.
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Courtroom outburst lands shuttered Madison cannabis shop’s owner in jail
Daniel Safranec apologized for his behavior, which Judge Brent Davis said was the worst he had ever seen as he ordered Safranec to serve 14 days in jail.
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Police search for Holden teen missing since Sunday
The 17-year-old’s cellphone indicated they were in the Portland area on Sunday, according to police.
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Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages
A defense attorney says Charles Exum sent the messages, in which he boasts of his shooting skills, in a group chat with other agents.
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Golden’s decision to not seek reelection complicates Democrats’ 2026 plans
The announcement by Maine’s 2nd District congressman that he won’t seek a fifth term is likely to give a boost to Republican Paul LePage, although 2026 is also expected to be a good year for Democrats.