Police say Steven Gregoire, 43, likely fell asleep at the wheel and was killed instantly when he drove off the road and hit several trees.
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U.S.-Canadian dual citizen crosses boundaries to speak out for transgender rights
Vivian Myers-Jones, a trans woman and U.S. veteran living in New Brunswick, says she feels privileged that she can exercise her right to protest anti-transgender polices in Maine and return home to Canada.
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Uncertainty over tariffs fuels fears of a recession in Maine and beyond
Economists say Maine is likely to fare similarly to the rest of the country, or perhaps marginally better, during a possible economic downturn.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion and Values
Palm weaving keeping tradition alive for Maine Catholics of all ages
The event at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception returned by popular demand ahead of Palm Sunday, which precedes Easter and begins Holy Week for most Christians.
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Gulf of Maine scallop fishery closes midseason for first time in 16 years
Federal regulators have yet to approve the annual quota for scallopers in the Northern Gulf of Maine, so a much smaller limit is temporarily in place.
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Two workers treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Gorham cannabis facility
Officials say the blaze near the Gorham-Scarborough town line appears to have been caused by a broken light fixture that fell onto a plastic table.
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Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs
The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.
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More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change
A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research
Ralph Carmona, a 74-year-old Portland man who has Alzheimer’s, says he is a living example of the value of medical research.
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South Portland slaps Portland jetport with tree violation notices
Maine’s largest airport cleared trees without the city’s permission and may have to replace them, pay fines or take the matter to court.