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People’s March draws hundreds of demonstrators to Portland City Hall

by Katie Langley January 18, 2025January 19, 2025

Protesters marched from Monument Square to City Hall on Saturday morning to protest the policies of the incoming Trump administration.

Maine

Man dies in Aroostook County propane explosion

by Katie Langley January 18, 2025

Investigators believe Kerry Holmes was using a propane torch to thaw a frozen water tank when a collection of gas ignited.

Maine, News

Man dies in Lebanon house fire

by Katie Langley January 18, 2025

The fire destroyed a home on Smith Road in Lebanon, killing one person and injuring another.

Maine, News

Long-awaited cleanup begins with the digging of a giant hole in Portland Harbor

by Penelope Overton January 18, 2025January 18, 2025

A 9-acre disposal site will be dug to accept up to 245,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment that has built up between the wharves, piers, marinas and boat yards of Portland Harbor over the last 70 years.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills proposes 3-month limit on emergency housing assistance

by Randy Billings January 18, 2025January 18, 2025

The proposal in the governor’s update to the current budget is intended to rein in ballooning costs in the state’s General Assistance program.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios

by Rose Lundy The Maine Monitor January 17, 2025January 20, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.