City leaders credited Sen. Susan Collins’ office for helping them to secure an abatement.
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More large housing projects in Portland are stalling out
4 proposed developments of at least 50 units have been permitted but not built over the last 3 years. Developers say high costs and the city’s inclusionary zoning policy are to blame.
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Maine State Police identify man killed in Standish shooting
Thomas Foster, 23, of Porter was shot Tuesday night during an altercation on Kennie Drive.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why 2 candidates for Maine governor are holding an unusual debate
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Bobby Charles will face off Feb. 25 in Lewiston.
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Murder conviction vacated in Pleasant Point stabbing death
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court handed the case back to lower courts after deciding sock-clad footprint evidence was faulty.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Nation & World
Maine copy of the Declaration of Independence to tour state
The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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All 6 killed in Bangor plane crash formally identified
Earlier in the week, police identified 2 of the other passengers and both pilots.
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Valerie Adams announces run for Cumberland County DA against former boss
Adams said she was fired in November after telling District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris that she intended to challenge her in 2026.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
Posted inMaine, News, Times Record
What a Brunswick family’s cemetery reveals about Maine’s Black history
The namesake of a new park, the Heuston family was part of a thriving free Black community that helped others flee slavery.