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Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down

by Joe Charpentier October 7, 2025October 8, 2025

The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Progressive groups pour money into Maine referendum campaigns

by Randy Billings October 7, 2025October 15, 2025

Money doesn’t guarantee victory, but campaign finance reports filed Monday show that groups opposing voter ID and supporting a red flag law are better positioned to reach and mobilize voters ahead of the election.

Local & State, News

Portland proposes steeper fines for parking violations during snow bans

by Grace Benninghoff October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

City staff have also recommended adding or extending parking areas and changing towing penalties. The City Council’s Sustainability & Transportation committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss the proposal.

Business, Food, Local & State, News

Pastry Chef Georgia Macon leaving Prentice Hospitality Group

by Tim Cebula October 7, 2025October 8, 2025

Macon is the founding pastry chef at Twelve restaurant.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Police locate human remains in Clinton

by Jake Freudberg October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

A heavy police presence was visible Tuesday outside a home and in a field on Main Street.

Local & State, News

Saco city councilor resigns

by Sydney Richelieu October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Joseph Gunn, Ward 3, resigned from the City Council early this week due to a change in living situation that took him out of the ward.

Local & State, News

Raymond town manager’s resignation polarizes town

by Rory Sweeting October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Tensions ran high at a Monday emergency town meeting, where some residents sought to recall Select Board members they alleged created a toxic work environment.