Richard Anderson was awarded Scarborough Land Trust’s Conservationist of the Year.
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Janet Mills looks to challenge Susan Collins in an effort to flip U.S. Senate
Maine’s 2-term Democratic governor will have to fend off primary challenges from several others, including Graham Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer whose campaign has garnered attention.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
In Maine State Prison, these book groups are led by incarcerated people
The Maine Humanities Council works with nearly a dozen incarcerated people in state prisons to run regular book groups, including a recent discussion at the Maine State Prison on Lois Lowry’s ‘The Giver.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface
In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Low Stakes Lodge closing in Portland’s Old Port
The Exchange Street steakhouse opened last June.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine cannabis sales mellow out as recreational industry marks 5th anniversary
Prices have dropped and sales have lagged as the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets begin leveling off, according to state data released last week.
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Gorham Notes: School department ranks high among places to work
Gorham Rec hosts Fall Festival Gorham Recreation Department is hosting a Fall Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the gazebo, 75 South St. Activities include pumpkin and face painting, cookie decorating, and a petting zoo with farm animals from FindView Farm. Other highlights are music, popcorn and lawn games. Final […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Windham School Board candidates pitch themselves to voters
The candidates discussed hot-button issues ranging from the district budget to bullying and parental rights.
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Can immigrants get Real IDs? | Fact brief
All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.