A new report from Harvard University shows that for the first time, more than half of Portland renters are considered cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
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Madison’s TimberHP emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with eye on ‘sustainable’ future
The wood fiber insulation manufacturer that brought Madison’s former paper mill back to life had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March.
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Portland City Council will revisit concert venue moratorium
The council’s Sustainability and Transportation committee last week recommended adopting a moratorium to delay a proposed music hall downtown, but the full council still has to vote.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Biddeford man accused of murder denies he was masked shooter
Lorenze Labonte is facing charges in the shooting death of Ahmed Sharif in 2023.
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Did the Maine Legislature legalize psychedelic mushrooms? | Fact brief
A bill this session initially sought to decriminalize the possession of 1 ounce or less of psilocybin for people 21 or older.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland City Council selects Mahoney field for new police station
With community policing front of mind and the current station falling into disrepair, the council votes to endorse the field next to the former Mahoney Middle School for a new station.
Posted inLocal & State
Kennebunk advances climate initiatives
The Kennebunk Select Board accepted a solar panel grant and eliminated single-use plastics in municipal offices.
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Lawsuit claims 2 women working for Knox County are paid less than male colleague
Two long-time employees at the district attorney’s office in Knox County are suing, saying the county has paid them less to do the same work for more than a decade.
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11 things you’re likely to find in any Maine camp
Whether it’s a rustic cabin with no running water or a lake house with Wi-Fi, any camp you enter is bound to have these essential items.