Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot a man in the leg during a fight outside Amigos Mexican Restaurant.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Yarmouth’s draft school budget adapts to fewer students
The proposed budget slightly reduces staff due to declining enrollment, but still projects a 4.57% increase from this year’s budget.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland revoked or denied tax-exempt status for nearly 20 nonprofits in past year
The decisions have ‘shocked’ well-known organizations such as Maine Public, the Maine Irish Heritage Center and Mayo Street Arts, some of which say the move could result in closure.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine authorities assist in investigation into deadly shootings at RI hockey rink
Maine State Police executed search warrants in Maine, recovering guns and ammunition, while a Bath business frequented by the BIW worker accused in the killings said it also was contacted by authorities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health officials say risk to public is low after measles cases announced
Four new measles cases were announced by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, taking the state’s total to five.
Posted inMaine, News, Times Record
Brunswick criticizes new housing law, calls on state to help
In a resolution passed Tuesday, Brunswick joined other towns in calling for changes to a new state law that takes away some local control over development.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills discloses more than $170,000 in stocks
The disclosure highlights the differences among U.S. Senate candidates on stock trading by sitting members of Congress.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices
A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center
Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
Posted inMaine, News
Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.