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More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change

by Penelope Overton April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.

Health, Maine

Portland man, 74, turns first Boston Marathon into a race to save Alzheimer’s research

by Joe Lawlor April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

Ralph Carmona, a 74-year-old Portland man who has Alzheimer’s, says he is a living example of the value of medical research.

Business, Maine, News

South Portland slaps Portland jetport with tree violation notices

by Kelley Bouchard April 12, 2025April 11, 2025

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.

Maine, News

Portland police remove body from Grant Street attic

by Daniel Kool April 11, 2025April 12, 2025

Police said the death does not appear to be suspicious but are investigating.

Letters

An alternative to demolition for the Portland Museum of Art | Letter

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

My response to the Portland Museum of Art’s planned demolition of the former children’s museum: Keep the facade. Build the glass castle behind it. Duh. Paul Beach Kennebunk

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Driver of stolen van leads police agencies on pursuit through Portland

by Morgan Womack and Daniel Kool April 10, 2025April 11, 2025

The driver was taken into custody on the railroad tracks at the end of Commercial Street in Portland.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Deering boys basketball, Massabesic wrestling coaches step down

by Steve Craig April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Todd Wing led the Rams to regional final appearances in 2016 and 2020, while Joe Eon guided the Mustangs to a state title in each of the past three seasons.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs

by Emily Allen April 10, 2025April 11, 2025

U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.