Ten demonstrators who were arrested over a month ago in the Old Port appeared in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to obstructing a public way.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine again fails to establish a statewide system to track rape kits
Two bills to create a tracking system received support in the Legislature but weren’t funded. A similar bill also failed to make it into law last year.
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Oakland voters approve purchase of police body cameras, AI software
Voters signed off on the $126,000, five-year purchase contract with Axon at a special town meeting Wednesday.
Posted inTimes Record
Let the chamber of commerce be your guide to Midcoast businesses and activities
This title is probably too cute by half, but I want to focus on one of the most overlooked services our chamber provides, and that is our guidebook. We don’t mention it much locally because it’s designed for tourists and relocators, but the guide plays a big role for those tourists and relocators. What’s more, […]
Posted inLetters
We need to see the truth about Susan Collins | Letter
We have learned that Sen. Susan Collins is out for herself and not for the dear people of the state of Maine. Please do not be swayed by her “final” vote against the recent budget bill that is completely harmful to all Mainers in one way or another. Please do see that she was the […]
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Maine high school sports year filled with you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it moments
A title-game finish for the ages. Big-time performances. The 2024-25 school year had it all.
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New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
The ACLU of Maine is among several plaintiffs challenging the White House’s use of a phrase in the 14th Amendment in a bid to end an intrinsic part of US law for more than a century.
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Kennebunk museum’s newest exhibit showcases visions of the sea
‘When I See the Sea’ will run through Aug. 31 at the Brick Store Museum’s Bauman Gallery.
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Support July 12 protest against Avelo at PWM | Letter
I’m writing to commend a letter in Monday’s July 7 paper, “Avelo Airlines must be held accountable for deportation flights.” I, like the writer, am disturbed and disgusted that this is happening at the Jetport in Portland. Thank you, Press Herald, for bringing it to the attention of Maine citizens. I also want to thank […]
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Kennebunk Free Library preparing for Blueberry Festival book sale
The Friends of Kennebunk Free Library will host a book sale on Saturday, July 26, in conjunction with the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church’s Blueberry Festival. The book sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The sale will be held in Hank’s Room and outside (weather permitting) and will feature adult hardcovers for […]