The institute will have an interim director as Paul Mayewski departs after 24 years.
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Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.
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Portland neighborhood casts ballots in pumpkin carving contest
The display of over 2 dozen jack-o’-lanterns outside a Congress Street apartment is drawing admirers and opinions via a digital survey.
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Otisfield man arrested, charged after shooting woman in hand
The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Unidentified floating objects? Belgrade’s Great Pond residents intrigued by unmanned vessels
Some residents want to know who is operating the unmanned watercraft, which seem to be mapping the lake floor and have been seen elsewhere.
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How do Maine schools decide to go into lockdown?
Experts say with careful planning and drills, schools can minimize trauma to students when responding to safety threats.
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Canine couture: ‘Howl-O-Ween’ takes over Portland’s Bayside
Dogs and their owners don festive costumes for a weekend festival celebrating the spooky and the stylish.
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This Portland home for sale is older than the Constitution
The Captain Jesse Partridge house has been listed for $1.4 million.
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Stolen SUV prompts 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Sidney
The crash occurred in an area of I-95 notorious for crashes and this time involved an SUV driver who attempted to flee from state police.
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US Senate candidate Graham Platner facing new allegations over tattoo
Platner has had the tattoo covered up and says he only learned recently of its Nazi ties, but CNN says it has uncovered more deleted social media posts that could indicate he knew about it years ago.