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‘We are so grateful’: Maine mother writes heartfelt letter to Toy Fund supporters
Her story epitomizes the quiet struggles many working families face when times are tough around the holidays.
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How the owner of Freckle Salvage and The Vault boosted Winthrop’s downtown
Dozens of vendors converge on downtown Winthrop to sell their wares, drawing thousands of customers and a sense of community.
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Standish community gathers to honor 5-year-old school bus crash victim
Simon Gonzalez, a kindergartener at Edna Libby Elementary School, was killed in a crash early this week.
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Thousands of Mainers still in the dark after windstorm
Over 20,000 people are still without power after violent gusts of up to 60 mph and an inch of rain hit the state on Friday.
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Christmas wishes flow in for 7-year-old Maine girl fighting cancer
Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
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Toy Fund helps homeless Mainers provide a little joy for their children
The charity will ensure that the families’ struggles don’t mean their kids miss out on the simple joy of unwrapping gifts.
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Federal judge blocks changes that could leave thousands homeless across Maine, US
Ruling in a lawsuit filed by Maine and 19 other states, the court ordered the Department of Housing and Urban Development to release housing program grants as directed by Congress.
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ACA enrollment for 2026 declines in Maine as thousands cancel plans
The drop comes after Congress failed to extend certain tax credits that expire at the end of the year, leading premiums to increase by an average of 77% in Maine.
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This calendar of Kennebunk dogs raises money for charity
Dogs of the Kennebunks is marking its 9th edition of giving back by showing off local 4-legged friends.