A future Town Council action could result in a standalone ordinance or policy regulating the use of pesticides.
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Hundreds of Haitians in Maine face potential deportation as Trump administration ends legal protections
The country has been under temporary protected status since 2010, a designation that allows people to stay and work in the U.S. if their home country is deemed unsafe due to war or natural disaster, both of which Haiti has faced in recent years.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
This Maine husband and wife have now both won ‘Jeopardy!’ Who are they?
Jason Singer, a former Press Herald reporter and editor, won Tuesday’s episode of the ABC game show. His wife, Susan McMillan, is a past winner too.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
Brunswick hobbit-inspired cafe soft opens after delays
The highly anticipated Elevenses Cafe and Bakery soft opened in Brunswick on June 11, offering a fantasy atmosphere and hobbit-themed menu items.
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Gov. Mills won’t sign bill to limit police collaboration with immigration authorities
The bill will be held until the next legislative session, at which point the governor could veto it or allow it to become law without her signature.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Westbrook police say they mistakenly posted AI-generated drug seizure photo on Facebook
An officer had used ChatGPT to add a police badge to the photo, but the department didn’t realize it had altered the rest of the image.
Posted inLocal & State
Amazon decided to come to Maine, but why not Scarborough?
Why didn’t the project that was the talk of town in 2022 come together?
Posted inLocal & State, Music
Find the summertime vibe with these free outdoor concerts in Falmouth and Yarmouth
Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and enjoy a warm evening with community.
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Portland City Council weighs options on ICE-contracted airline flying out of jetport
Despite growing concerns over Avelo Airlines’ role in the Trump administration’s deportation flights, councilors say they see very few, if any, legal ways for the city to intervene.
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Gorham Lions fear Elmwood School may be razed, town says it has no plans
A Pennsylvania man recalls his childhood days as a student at the one-room school.