The contentious hearing included several tense exchanges between Kennedy, the health and human services secretary, and Senate Democrats.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Westbrook, Gorham and Casco
Free community meal – Saturday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Enchiladas, rice, salad and dessert. Kids menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, May 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and […]
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Wabanaki tribe reclaims seat in Maine House as relations improve
A new representative for the Houlton Band of Maliseets was sworn in Wednesday to take a seat left vacant for the past seven years.
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South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.
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Maine State Music Theatre primed for another stellar season
Get your tickets. Open your heart. Set your worries aside. Prepare to enjoy another amazing slate of offerings presented by Maine State Music Theatre, the local cultural gem dedicated to, as the MSMT Singers proclaim, “bringing Broadway to Brunswick.” I recently sat down with Curt Dale Clark, artistic director of MSMT, to get his take […]
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The case for accessible child care in Maine
As I think about the future of Maine, one thing is clear: The well-being of our children — and the families who raise them — is at the heart of our success. While I’m not yet a parent, I often think about the daunting question: How would we, as a family, afford child care? For […]
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Data shows wide geographic disparity of yellow flag usage across Maine
Maine’s extreme risk protection order is barely ever used in certain corners of the state, but police say it’s not because they’re reluctant to confiscate guns from dangerous people.
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Guns taken through Maine’s yellow flag law? It might depend on where you live.
Use of the state’s law to intervene in gun violence varies greatly between counties and their police departments. But it’s unclear why.
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Scarborough Land Trust to hold native plant sale
The Scarborough Land Trust will host a native plant sale on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to Noon at Broadturn Farm. The land trust’s conserved property at 388 Broadturn Road will also host presentations, plant experts and a guided nature walk. Native plants for sale include trees, shrubs, ferns and wildflowers. Pre-orders are available […]
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South Portland Housing Authority names new director of resident services
Nicole Linscott will succeed Phillip Smith, who served in the role from 2016 until his passing this year and is revered by colleagues for his impact on the South Portland community.