The closure comes amid a sharp drop in use and also means the city will again be looking for a new location for an emergency warming shelter.
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Mother-daughter duo celebrate 30 years of play at Falmouth toy store
At Rainbow Toys in Falmouth, the Steinbachs have been finding the perfect playthings for children since 1996.
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After years helping hundreds of students, 83-year-old crossing guard hangs up his stop sign
Thomas Schmaling was recognized by the South Portland School Department for his years of service.
Posted inFood, Health, Maine
Pioneering culinary arts therapist to speak at University of Southern Maine
Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Cooking could help.
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Rainy day in Maine: Locals get outdoors despite wet conditions
Maine Trust for Local News photographers focus on those who brave the weather.
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Portland survey shows broad concern among residents over affordability, traffic
The survey of more than 1,000 city residents otherwise showed satisfaction with most municipal services. City councilors will discuss the results next week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police investigate fire as arson
The fire was quickly extinguished and investigators discovered ‘suspicious materials,’ according to police.
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ICE agents in Maine did not follow policy when they threatened observers, DHS lawyer says
An attorney for the Department of Homeland Security said immigration agents inappropriately told Maine residents their names would be added to a ‘domestic terrorists’ database.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Program trains the storytellers at Portland’s historic sites
Local residents take an 11-week training course so they can lead tours, answer questions and serve as volunteer ambassadors for the region’s rich past.
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Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2024 murder in Portland
A Superior Court judge denies a request for a new trial and Abdirahman Mahmoud’s attorney says they plan to appeal the case.