Some of the biggest increases were seen in women and in younger people diagnosed with gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland moves remaining asylum seekers to hotels as Expo shelter closes
The 60 families still at the Expo on Wednesday were taken by school bus and city vans to hotels in Freeport and Lewiston.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Residents in Wales, Litchfield and Sabattus reject school district budget again
Turnout and margins of vote almost identical to those for June 13 referendum.
Posted inSports
How to watch Maine’s team in the Little League World Series
Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond will play Media, Pennsylvania, in an elimination game Saturday.
Posted inNew England, News
Books banned in other states fuel Vermont lieutenant governor’s reading tour
As some states ban or restrict certain books in schools and libraries, Vermont’s lieutenant governor is on a statewide banned book reading tour, highlighting what he calls the importance of representation, free speech, open dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Posted inSports
England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain
Both countries will be playing in the World Cup final for the first time when they meet on Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News
Body found on residential street in Bucksport
Police have not shared the identity or the cause of death of a Bucksport man whose body was discovered on Hinks Road early Tuesday morning.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
In support of resignation ad To the editor, I’m writing today in full support of Jameson Davis’ full-page ad detailing her resignation from the RSU 21 School Board (July 28, 2023). I also fully support Christine Savage’s response letter (8/4/23 issue). It is the very early stages of this lunacy which caused us to quickly […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Kennebunk Land Trust announces annual meeting date
Kennebunk Land Trust announced that its annual Fall Social and Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. near Parsons Beach. At the meeting, Kennebunk Land Trust will review the past year’s highlights and special projects, announce next year’s goals, and celebrate its volunteers, supporters and community. The evening will include […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.