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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland voters could decide whether to close Kaler Elementary
A petition was taken out to save the school by putting the question to voters.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
With Iran ceasefire, when will Maine gas prices drop?
Analysts say slightly lower gas prices could be around the corner, but it’s not clear whether the declines — or the ceasefire — will last.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Matt Dunlap pokes fun at Paul LePage’s Florida ties in online game
In the ‘Where in the World is Paul LePage’ game, the answer is always Florida.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Janet Mills drops attack ads, but is still ‘full steam ahead’ in US Senate primary
The governor has no ads booked beyond Wednesday and trails in the polls.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Border Patrol arrests 4 men on Golden Road in Maine after tip from maple sugar workers
The men told officers they were unaware that they had crossed into the U.S., according to court records. Agents say video footage and phone texts tell another story.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
South Portland School Board in turmoil amid budget crisis
The vice chair resigned abruptly Tuesday night, and recall papers were taken out to recall the board chair.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Eliot Cutler to remain in Hancock County Jail without bail
A Hancock County judge ordered Wednesday that the former Maine gubernatorial candidate not be released because of multiple alleged violations of his release.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine State Police warn of scam targeting sex offenders
Letters claiming to be from a fictitious state entity are being sent to registered sex offenders in Maine requesting that they share personal information via email.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Did Maine record more than 10,000 drug overdoses in 2025? | Fact brief
Drug overdoses have declined each year in Maine since 2022, according to official statistics.