More than 150 communities across the state are included in the latest round of state climate resilience grants announced by Gov. Janet Mills in Kennebunkport, which was heavily damaged by back-to-back storms in January 2024.
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Maine seeks delayed enforcement of Real ID as deadline approaches
But a spokesman says the TSA plans to enforce the law beginning Wednesday despite the request from Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and other Maine officials over concerns about travel disruptions and airport delays.
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FRONTLINE, Press Herald documentary nominated for 2 Emmy awards
The film, ‘Breakdown in Maine’ was announced as a 2025 nominee on Thursday.
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Livermore voters elect officials, reject parts of school budget
Livermore residents elected new board members and passed most warrant articles April 29, but rejected two of three school budget questions.
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Livermore Falls has unanswered questions after budget articles rejected
Voters chose not to fund general government, benefits, capital projects, and debt service; an 8% interest rate for unpaid sewer fees and using TIF funds for AVCOG dues, Jug Hill Riders Snowmobile Club and one half of the CEO/planner position.
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RSU 73’s almost $25.97 million budget passes, bleachers approved
Voters also elected to continue the process of holding a budget meeting and referendum vote to approve the budget.
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Maine man accused of killing of cellmate in 2022 can stand trial, but might not attend
Carl Williams is accused in the fatal assault of his cellmate at the Maine Correctional Center.
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Kennebunk’s Spaulding Center announces ‘Positive Living’ award winners
The Spaulding Center for Active Living, in a May 1 news release, announced the winners of the 2025 Model of Positive Living Awards – Traci Anello and Elizabeth “Betty” Coots. Each year the Spaulding Center for Active Living honors two local community members, 50-plus, who live life with vitality and compassion for others. Anello and […]
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From Augusta: Keeping our commitment to Mainers
Last month, the Maine Legislature passed a two-year continuing services budget designed to provide critical, baseline funding for initiatives throughout the state. In this divisive political climate, this measure is a way for state lawmakers to provide the predictability and stability that Mainers have so clearly asked for. There has been a lot of discussion […]
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Maine’s chickadee license plates will start disappearing this week
The new license plates inspired by the 1901 Maine flag are being made in Canada.