Cool off at Walker Library Want to cool off as temperatures soar? Book it over to Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. The library is air conditioned and available as a cooling center. You can refill your water bottle, create a craft or relax reading. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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Portland firefighters investigate gas leak at Boda, area now safe
A section of Congress Street was closed between High and State Streets while firefighters responded.
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We Love to Eat – Community meals served in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, June 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10 adult, $5 child, $20 family. We will offer the option of takeout containers for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 2, 5 to 6 […]
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Land and water merge: Why South Portland’s Landcare Management Ordinance matters | Column
The well-being of our soils is inextricably linked to that of our waterways; land and water overlap via excess rainwater, which is only set to increase as storms intensify. With 16 miles of coastline, the city of South Portland holds a responsibility to protect our land and waterways from toxic chemicals and nutrients that are […]
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Kennebunk Free Library reveals July’s featured art exhibit
‘Plumbing the Vapor,’ by Erik Howell, will be presented through July 31.
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Gap in Maine’s housing production ‘is a call to action’ | Marc Malon
Our legislative session is wrapping up, so this is a good time to update folks on the work we have done to address Maine’s housing shortage. Throughout our work this session, my colleagues and I on the Housing and Economic Development Committee remained keenly aware that Maine needs to build approximately 80,000 more units of […]
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Maine solar company says tax credit changes could slow installations, force layoffs
Tax credits that would have lasted into the 2030s could end this year under Congress’ latest draft of the budget reconciliation. That could undercut demand for new solar projects.
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Alarm grows after US inserts itself into Israel-Iran war with strikes on nuclear sites
Iran says the U.S. ‘decided to destroy diplomacy’ with its attack on three nuclear sites, while the Trump administration indicated it wanted to restart talks even as Trump himself mused about regime change.
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Two Maine paper mills among dirtiest in the country, new study finds
As other mills move away from burning tires as fuel, Maine plants have increased the practice, according to the Environmental Integrity Project, which also says emissions are being underreported. The plants dispute that.
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Maine lawmakers in Congress respond to US strike on Iran
While Sen. Susan Collins called the attack ‘necessary’ to head off a broader conflict, and Rep. Jared Golden supported the president’s action, Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree questioned the decision to act without consulting Congress.