Reports of threats against lawmakers here have coincided with a similar rise in threats nationally.
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Press Herald Toy Fund prepares gifts for 4,000 Maine kids this holiday season
Applications to receive gifts open Oct. 1, but volunteers are already hard at work for the nonprofit’s 76th year making spirits bright.
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Social Security is ending paper checks. What does it mean for Maine recipients?
The Trump administration is phasing out paper checks starting next week, but those who haven’t switched to online payments will still be paid.
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More Maine wells are drying up this year as drought continues
With 12% of the state in an extreme drought, more than 10 times as many wells have been reported dry so far this year than in all of 2024.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine property taxes are high. What can lawmakers do about it?
A new task force met for the first time to issue recommendations for easing the property tax burden. Finding a solution could be tricky.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine home sales rise for 6th consecutive month, despite national decline
The median home price in Maine is about $15,000 below record highs set in May and June, but still remains above the median cost at this point last year.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics, Times Record
Meet the candidates for Brunswick Town Council
Town Council hopefuls answer questions to help you decide your vote in November.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
87-year-old Norway woman to plead guilty in case of friend buried in backyard
Vernelle Jackson is expected to plead guilty to abuse of a corpse and financial crimes tied to the 2019 discovery of human remains on her property.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Medicare, Medicaid and food assistance face major changes for Maine residents
Maine DHHS says new federal law will raise costs, tighten rules and leave thousands at risk of losing health and food benefits.
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Bath program aims to help more people build accessory apartments
Bath, Brunswick and Rockland are partnering with the Midcoast Council of Governments and Bangor Savings Bank to build new rental housing stock.