Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground on protecting children, but remain split on other proposals, including overall data privacy and use by adults.
Maine
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
At Saddleback’s The Nest, architecture opens up to nature
Davies Toews Architecture designed the modern, utilitarian structure with environmental sensitivity in mind.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Q+A: Sen. Angus King on Iran, Israel and the Mainers involved in this latest war
King, I-Maine, expanded on his frustration with the Iran fallout in an interview after Congress failed to put more checks on President Donald Trump.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire damages Scarborough cannabis business
Investigators believe the incident Sunday was caused by a malfunctioning water heater, a Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson says.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire at Hub Furniture causes thousands in Portland to temporarily lose power
Explosions and sparks from a junction box on the outside of the historic business prompted the Portland Fire Department to shut down power to Portland’s East End on Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News
$4.6 million awarded for wetland restoration around the state
The projects include restoring the largest freshwater wetland in Acadia National Park and removing dams in Yarmouth.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so
Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How a Maine bill could take the heat off hospitals
It would keep more patients in their homes and out of hospitals, even after calling 911.
Posted inMaine, News
From rubble to recovery: Oakland blast survivor talks about ‘miracle’ of being alive
Cliff Hannon, who was critically injured in a propane explosion on Thanksgiving Day, is recovering at Lakewood Health Care Center.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine upped standards for community paramedics. Now, some are leaving.
The requirements are aimed at standardizing the emerging preventive health field, but some say it could leave Maine’s most vulnerable residents with less care.