More than 1,500 swimmers ran into the freezing water at Willard Beach Sunday morning to mark International Women’s Day.
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Biddeford community celebrates Ramadan, breaks fast together
A local couple organized the community iftar at the University of New England on Saturday, with a special focus on Islamic culture and art.
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In photos: Willard Beach ocean dip brings hundreds to celebrate International Women’s Day
Just before 10 a.m., people shed their layers and lined up along the water, holding hands and cheering. At the go-ahead, they ran in up to their chests, some taking their time in the water and others fleeing for warmth after a few seconds. Photos by Press Herald photographer Brianna Soukup.
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Maine is getting a new energy code, and it’s a stretch
Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.
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Child care providers say Maine is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.
‘When you have one kid, one spot, who’s not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can’t pay your bills,’ said one child care provider.
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Art teacher for Spruce Mountain schools charged with sexual exploitation of minor
Jan Barlow, 47, of Auburn, was arrested Saturday and also faces charges for allegedly trying to have the minor victim destroy evidence.
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Police locate Bethel woman who was reported missing
Jadyn Lane, 22, had been reported missing after losing contact with family and friends Thursday.
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They’re the last cobblers left in Maine — and they’re busier than ever
The cobbling tradition is being carried on by a half-dozen people in Maine, but most of them plan to retire or cut back their hours in the next few years.
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More and more Maine homes are selling for millions of dollars
Maine’s luxury real estate market had a record year in 2024, while the number of properties sold for more than $1 million has quadrupled over the last 5 years.
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As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.
The state’s reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president’s threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.