2024 – Page 134 – The Portland Press Herald

Mills, Pingree, King push to extend asylum seeker work permits

by Rachel Ohm December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Rep. Chellie Pingree, Sen. Angus King and Gov. Janet Mills are asking federal authorities to permanently extend automatic work permit renewals for up to 540 days because of a backlog in asylum cases.

Nation & World

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

by By ANNA FURMAN Associated Press December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Depending on who you ask, the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country or were cause for celebration.

Maine, News

After a flood of requests, Maine Needs will move into a bigger space

by Megan Gray December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The nonprofit needs more room in order to make a dent in a continuous backlog of 250-plus requests for donations.

Times Record Opinion

Danny Tyree: Do you own enough Christmas music?

by Danny Tyree Guest column December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

A large part of my collection was destroyed earlier this year, but I still have visions of the world’s largest stockpile of Christmas music dancing in my head. I cherish a handful of songs that I “must” hear each yuletide season, but my reach inevitably exceeds my grasp as I try to “have it all.” […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

From Augusta: Getting ready for the 132nd Maine State Legislature

by Donna Bailey State Senator December 9, 2024December 10, 2024

On Dec. 4, I was sworn in for my third term in the Maine Senate, representing Senate District 31, which includes Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco. I am full of gratitude for – and deeply – humbled by the support you continue to give me. For the remainder of December, I will be submitting […]

Times Record

Maine poet laureate leads school workshop, judges poetry contest during Midcoast visit

by Laura Sitterly December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Julia Bouwsma visited the Center for Teaching and Learning on Dec. 3 to connect with students and judge an evening poetry competition as part of her Write ME Epistolary Poetry Project.

Times Record

Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host third annual holiday pop-up shop

by The Times Record December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has plenty of goods to offer at its Holiday Pop-Up Shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Visit MCFA’s offices at 93 Pleasant St. in Brunswick to peruse merchandise, find the right gift for family or friends, and support a local cause. This is the third year […]