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.
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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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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine’s political leaders pan Senate passage of Trump’s tax and spending cuts
The entire congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills oppose the bill, which polling found to be deeply unpopular in Maine.