Immigrants have faced resistance and acceptance in the community since the 1850s
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Where Maine’s candidates for governor fall on tribal sovereignty
Of the 17 people running, 9 have indicated support for expanding self-governance for the Wabanaki Nations.
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Posted inMaine, News
2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in one of Maine’s most iconic industries
Kasie Malcolm, 20, and Allen Hornberger, 26, were likely exposed to toxic chemicals at the Woodland Pulp paper mill in January.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Paul LePage is using an Augusta apartment for his political comeback
The former Republican governor has split time between Maine and Florida over the years. He’s hoping to win the 2nd District in November.
Posted inMaine, News
Somali immigrants find a home on Lewiston soccer fields
By learning to trust each other, the Lewiston High School soccer team is providing an example to the community.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland will no longer accept plastic bags in compost drop-off bins
The changes go into effect April 1.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who shared his work with Maine neighbors, dies at 80
Kidder, who died Tuesday in Boston, had a summer home in South Bristol and often did readings and events in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s 1st youth psychiatric center moves closer to opening in Saco
Sweetser is adding the facility to its campus but still needs $2.5 million to get the project over the finish line.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Collins touts bill that would cap monthly insulin prices at $35
The bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday is the latest attempt by lawmakers to regulate insulin prices.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What does Portland need in the former Renys store?
The Congress Street storefront remains vacant after months on the market and a recent price reduction.