Matt York, who drove a U-Haul in pursuit of the shooter, said his actions might have staved off further violence.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 30, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10; $5, child; and $20, family. Takeout containers available for those who do not want to come inside for seating. Free community cookout – Sunday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m., Riverbank Park, Main Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by […]
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Hallowell is ignoring its taxpayers’ concerns | Letter
After a recent Hallowell City Council meeting, I am fully convinced the majority of Hallowell city councilors have lost focus on Hallowell taxpayers. Last year they voted in an outrageous 20 to 27% tax increase. This resulted in a very angry response from taxpayers. The City Council promised to reduce taxes by 10% this coming […]
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Red flag law question deserves a ‘Yes’ vote | Letter
On the Nov. 4 ballot, the voters of Maine have a chance to endorse the Extreme Risk Protection Order, or red flag law, which will enable families to approach courts to directly remove weapons from people in crisis. We cannot allow another Lewiston to happen in our state or in our schools. If the Lewiston […]
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Maine’s schools should focus on engagement, not testing | Opinion
The purpose of public education is to prepare students for life, not to create good standardized test takers.
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Thornton-Cash Byway continues South Portland’s march toward transportation resilience | Our Sustainable City
How do we move through the everyday places that sustain our community? While pedaling over the Casco Bay Bridge and absorbing the morning light, I often catch glimpses of the expansive blue coast, a slight smile from a fellow biker, and the familiar faded red outline bending toward South Portland. For a brief moment, I […]
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Portland Press Herald, Maine Public team up to report on heat
Climate reporters have been looking at the ways extreme heat will change how we live, and what’s being done to protect vulnerable populations.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
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This Portland show is a ‘who’s who’ of women in photographic arts
The Maine Museum of Photographic Arts is exhibiting more than 70 prints, a possible record for the tiny gallery.
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Proposed EPA change not good for our health — or our wallets | Letter
I was horrified when I heard that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to rescind a 2009 declaration that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are a danger to public health and welfare. The stated goal for this rollback is to remove the need for regulations and to save Americans money. The announcement did not include […]