Friends of Phoever Maine’s Truc Huynh, who died at age 40 June 18, say he was a selfless hard worker who was dedicated to helping others.
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Magnet fishers, Portland kayaker honored for Presumpscot River cleanup efforts
The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river.
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Soccer Saturday goal to connect New Mainers
The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community.
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Sibling Rivalry ready to rock in Westbrook
The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist’s medical issue. They’re playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
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Maine model train buffs show off their sets
A model train show Saturday in Westbrook displays a number of specialties within the hobby.
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Young New Mainers get a hand from those who’ve been there
A new Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine afterschool program for asylum seekers is staffed in part by college students who also came to Maine from African countries.
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Portland-based rock band Rigometrics ready to roll
The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream.
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New business at Rock Row offers on-demand IVs
The Drip Bar in Westbrook delivers vitamins and nutrients directly into their customers’ bloodstreams.
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Maine group inspires young voters by putting them to work
Founded in 2020, Youth Work Makes the Booth Work is encouraging teenagers to participate in the democratic process – whether by voting or by working the polls themselves.
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Sales of collectible comic books soar in Maine during pandemic
“Prices are up 100% in some cases, which is unheard of,” says the co-owner of a Freeport shop that buys and sells comic books.