The celebration of the late former first lady included cake, a beach walk and her passion for children’s literacy.
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National Guard faces off with protesters hours after arriving in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders
Around members 300 National Guard troops arrived in Los Angeles early Sunday following clashes in recent days between protesters and federal immigration agents.
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Rumble strips saving lives — and money — on rural Maine roads
The state plans to install 100 miles of rumble strips a year in Maine, which has the highest crash fatality rate in New England, according to researchers.
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Kennebunk wildlife biologist killed in Alaska helicopter crash
Shiloh Schulte, 46, who previously served on Kennebunk’s Select Board, was conducting conservation work in the remote North Slope region when the helicopter crashed Wednesday.
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Improved access to in-depth emergency training is on its way to York County | County Report
York County has one hospital birthing unit, at MaineHealth in Biddeford.
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Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.
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A group of South Portland residents are aiming to plant more trees in the city — and are already doing so
ReForest South Portland is a grassroots group of residents who are working to improve the city’s tree canopy through various initiatives, including a recent tree planting event.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Meet our 2025 Grads to Watch from southern Maine
This year’s standouts include top scholars and athletes, several musicians, artists and social activists, a few immigrants, a plumber in training, a technology whiz, a filmmaker and a future physician. They have accomplished so much already, and we’re excited to see what happens next.
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Hallowell Pride celebration keeps spirits high
Hundreds of people braved a soaking rain Saturday afternoon to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
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Community garden sprouting in Livermore Falls thanks to 10-year-old boy
Ten-year-old Liam Reed moved to Livermore Falls about a year ago and thought there should be a community garden like one where he had lived.