Jerre Bryant is retiring after serving 38 years in municipal management.
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A new Kennebunk nonprofit gives rescued farm animals a forever home
Mousam Misfits Sanctuary is located at Heather Lombard’s home farm, which is also the base of her goat-powered landscaping business, Scapegoats.
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New pizzeria and sports bar planned for Portland
The new Warren Avenue business is adjacent to the Portland Sports Complex.
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Windham elementary school lifts heightened security measures after police investigation
The report of suspicious activity near the Manchester School was determined to be a misunderstanding, according to school officials.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
4 Maine weather maps show how much wintry mix to expect Wednesday
Freezing rain expected along the coast Wednesday morning.
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How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system
Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.
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Right whales have more calves than in recent seasons
But experts say the endangered species, which now has about 384 members, needs many more young to stave off the possibility of extinction.
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Portland City Council OKs entertainment venue fee born out of Live Nation debate
Venues that hold more than 2,000 people will be required to contribute 1%-2% of ticket sales to a fund that is designed to help the city’s arts and entertainment community.
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Portland schools chair focuses on equity, academic achievements in city address
In her State of the Schools speech before the City Council, Sarah Lentz emphasized the district’s commitments to its values during uncertain times in public education.
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Building a medical school at the University of Maine is not feasible, study says
The report says more primary care physicians are needed, but the cost of constructing a medical training facility on the Orono campus makes it unrealistic in the near future.