Repairs to the foundation of the park’s fountain, on which the historic statue stands, are in the final phases.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
In his visits to Maine, Robert Redford emphasized hope and collaboration
The actor, director and activist, who died Tuesday, spoke at Bowdoin in 1982, and was Colby’s commencement speaker in 2015.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Cornish man accused of threatening UNE, having bomb-making materials
The 24-year-old man is charged with terrorizing, criminal use of explosives and attempting to cause a catastrophe.
Posted inMaine, News
Mayoral candidate in Biddeford issues debate challenge
All three candidates will engage in a debate next month at Biddeford High School.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
New England’s shrimp industry is struggling, with fishermen catching few in 2025
‘Environmental conditions continue to be unfavorable for northern shrimp in the Gulf of Maine,’ reports one fisheries commission.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Meet the candidates on the ballot in South Portland
In November, residents will vote to fill City Council and school board positions.
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Programs for students with hearing, vision loss harmed by Trump’s anti-diversity push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
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Westbrook administrator plans to resign
Beginning in January, Jerre Bryant will transition from city administrator to interim director of economic and community development, a temporary part-time position.
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CMP’s new plan would increase bills — again. Mills calls that ‘unacceptable’
Though state officials say Mainers are already struggling to pay their electric bills, the utility says the distribution rate increases for hiring and resiliency upgrades would occur as some temporary charges expire, mitigating the cost to customers.
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Stand up against the Gaza genocide | Letter
Americans like me, who are paying attention to the atrocities being perpetrated against the Palestinian people, are outraged and ashamed over our government’s continued support and funding of this genocide. According to a television report from Israel’s Channel 12, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer said that President Trump is fully […]