The number of homeless veterans fell 8% nationwide between 2023 and 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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We Love Fairs: Community events in Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook and Windham
Gorham craft and vendor fair – Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaw Gym, 75 South St., Gorham. More than 50 vendors and free kids activities. Westbrook Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony Parish at St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked goods, books, […]
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Is the Resilient Yards program your call to action? | Our Sustainable City
In the face of intersecting global catastrophes, connection to our local ecosystem and our neighbors offers a way through the overwhelming uncertainty. Sense of place — the way we perceive and attach meaning to places — impacts how we choose to engage with, inhabit, and collectively care for our community. Built through experiences and relationships, […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Buxton, Gorham, Gray, Westbrook and Windham
Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 1, 4 to 5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Eat in or takeout. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs and dessert. $12, $6 under age 12. Follow facebook.com/whiterockcommunityclub for updates. Gray bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 1, 5 to 6 […]
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Maine could vote on stripping protections for transgender students in 2026
The proposed initiative aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on the culture-war issue that sparked a battle with Maine and has polled well for conservatives.
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5 things to do while you’re in Hallowell
The city has plenty of places where you can appreciate its natural beauty year round.
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These Maine students are sinking to the bottom
Three charts show how steep some testing declines have been.
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Meet the 2025 Maine Women in the Arts award winners
Kennebunkport group hosts annual award show.
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Leaders struggled to respond as more Maine students began to flounder
There is no consensus around why certain Maine kids are performing worse on tests, but losses may reflect deeper challenges facing Maine schools and families.
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South Portland recognizes school bus drivers
While many districts are experiencing bus driver shortages, South Portland has a full staff.