The council denied the police department’s request for a drone — for now —but will take it up again at its next meeting.
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Maine Human Rights Commission suing school districts over transgender policies
Five school districts are named in the lawsuit over policies the commission says violate state law.
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Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries
The unanimous vote followed an outpouring of criticism of the proposed requirements. Commissioners will seek a legal opinion on the agreement’s requirements before voting on the document.
Posted inLetters
An alternative way of looking at autism | Letter
These days we are hearing a lot about autism and its possible causes. As an increased number of us have been determined to be on the spectrum, questions arise of how we all must broaden our scope of understanding and responses to autism. There can never be any boxed-in definition of autism and its causes. […]
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One year in, how is ‘microtransit’ faring in Falmouth?
Greater Portland Metro launched the on-demand shuttle service Metro Connect in Falmouth last year and plans to expand the service to Scarborough and beyond.
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Gray town manager stepping down
Michael Foley, who has been serving as town manager since 2024, stepped down on Tuesday, with Denise Clavette taking over as interim manager
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Hannaford faces backlash over eggs, food prices
Protesters are angry the grocery chain delayed its promise to sell only cage-free eggs. Meanwhile, signs asking ‘What happened to Hannaford?’ have popped up around Greater Portland.
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1 dead in Washington County house fire
The fire on Main Street in the town of Meddybumps broke out Sunday evening during a snowstorm, officials said.
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Albany sixth grader dances into her first Nutcracker
Lily Burrill, 11, will perform in Portland this holiday season in Maine State Ballet’s “Nutcracker.”
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Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 11
These players helped their teams win state championships or earn spots in this week’s state finals.