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Maine college endowments saw big gains in 2025

by Riley Board February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

The University of New England and University of Maine grew their investments more than 30% and 19%, respectively, in 2025.

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South Portland City Council backs civic center option that would cost much less than $194M

by Dana Richie February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

The recommended design would no longer include a new library.

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A Portland nonprofit says it helped dozens of immigrant families avoid eviction. Hundreds more are at risk.

by Sophie Burchell February 18, 2026February 20, 2026

Project Home says nearly 700 households have applied for rent or mortgage assistance after a sudden loss of income caused by the recent ICE surge. Some advocates have called for a statewide moratorium on evictions.

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Does average monthly grocery spending in Maine exceed $400 per person? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News February 18, 2026February 17, 2026

Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Interest in curling sweeps Maine during Winter Olympics

by Megan Gray February 18, 2026February 24, 2026

Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.

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Baileyville plant identifies 2nd worker who died after January gas leak

by Morgan Womack February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Allen Hornberger, who died Monday after a weekslong hospitalization, was a 26-year-old engineer. His parents described him as the ‘light of our lives.’