Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook are all taking action to address the homelessness crisis that has largely been left to Portland to handle.
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A little bear and a prayer go a long way: Catholic church revives Healing Bear Ministry program
All Saints Parish in Brunswick reboots its Healing Bear Ministry program after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 to give children a tangible way to practice faith and show compassion for others.
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Brunswick’s new fire station brings key comforts, safety upgrades
After more than 100 years at Town Hall Place, the Brunswick Fire Department is adjusting to its new station, designed with firefighters’ comfort and safety in mind.
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Topsham-area schools superintendent to resign, citing district ‘divisions’
Maine School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Steven Connolly will resign at the end of the school year. The departure of the district’s top administrator sets up the sixth transition in the role in five years. “My decision to resign comes after much self-reflection, consideration of work-life balance, and family input,” Connolly said in his resignation letter. […]
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Proposed rules call for closer monitoring of petroleum tank air emissions
The proposed rules have would require ‘fenceline monitoring’ for hazardous compounds that cause various health problems.
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Bath’s aging-in-place program expands with new funding
More homeowners can now take advantage of Bath’s Comfortably Home free repairs program for seniors after the nonprofit received a $150,000 grant, allowing it to increase income qualifications.
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First major wave of Freeport’s Downtown Vision projects pitched to Town Council
The Freeport Town Council heard presentations on a dozen high-priority Downtown Vision Plan projects Tuesday evening, the total cost of which could reach several million dollars.
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Richmond must drastically increase short-term school budget and hire administrators as soon as possible, consultant says
“The financial consequences of not being ready are far more serious than the fact you might be short,” consultant Jack Turcott told the committee overseeing the town’s transition out of Regional School Unit 2.
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Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond
Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.
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PUC opens probe into Electricity Maine’s rate setting
Customers complained that their rates skyrocketed after initial fixed-price contracts with the competitive electricity supplier ended.