Resources like 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and legal advocacy could all be at risk if Maine doesn’t figure out how to make up for millions lost in federal funding for victim services.
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Kennebunk standouts protest Trump: “It’s we the people.”
For 14 weeks, more than 100 protestors have lined the streets of Kennebunk on Thursday afternoons, protesting the Trump administration. They don’t plan to stop anytime soon.
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$54 million Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget headed to ballot
The proposed budget increased 7% and will seek final voter approval on June 10.
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Tin Pan Bakery in Portland to close
The bakery specialized in homey cookies, cakes and pies.
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Windham man gets probation for tampering with truck emissions monitors
Isaac Allen, owner of Red Barn Diesel Performance, was sentenced to three years of probation for installing illegal software on his vehicles.
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Biddeford officials call for more state education funding
Mayor Martin Grohman and Biddeford-Saco Superintendent Jeremy Ray are working to get two bills passed in the Legislature that are related to the economically disadvantaged student population in the school district.
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Portland disputes tenant union’s claim of widespread noncompliance on rent control
The city said that half the violators reported are either exempt from rent control, actually in compliance or already have an active enforcement case against them.
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Celtic folk trio to perform in next Concert for a Cause in Brunswick
UUCB Concerts for a Cause will present the award-winning Celtic folk trio House of Hamill at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick to raise money for Brunswick Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill features Brian Buchanan and Rose Baldino of the Celtic folk-rock band Enter […]
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Celebrate community with Spring Into Summer in downtown Bath
Main Street Bath and the Maine Maritime Museum are hosting Spring Into Summer 2025 from May 16-18, a weekend packed with shopping, family fun and community pride in downtown Bath. Hailed by Main Street Bath as the city’s “most popular local shopping event,” the weekend includes a $50/$10 Sale. Look for the sunflower pinwheels decorating […]
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Maine judge won’t wait to start releasing people stuck in jail without a lawyer
Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy ruled the state of Maine was at fault for unconstitutionally leaving poor defendants without court-appointed attorneys.