Gusts up to 60 mph left at least 60,000 Central Maine Power and Versant Power customers across the state in the dark Friday.
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Some detained immigrants in New England wrongfully denied bond hearings, federal judge rules
A handful of civil rights groups successfully argued that the Trump administration has illegally denied bond to ‘potentially thousands’ of immigrants in New England.
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UMaine receives $3.5 million gift for art museum, honors college
The gift is from the late art historian Linda Zillman, who with her husband, Donald, is the namesake of the university’s art museum.
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Maine’s roller coaster home prices drop one month after record high
The median home sold for $399,000 in November, the state’s first sub-$400,000 median since March.
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Following student deaths, Rockland-area lawmakers propose more school bus crossing arms
Following the deaths of Maine students in the last month, 3 state lawmakers are introducing a bill to require expanded safety features on school buses.
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Motive still unknown after suspect in the Brown attack and MIT professor’s killing is found dead
Investigators believe the man is responsible for both the shooting at Brown and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor. He tried to avoid detection by putting a Maine license plate on his rental car, police said.
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Westbrook School Committee appoints Ross to fill vacancy
Flynn Ross is a professor of teacher education at the University of Southern Maine.
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Portland approved its tallest building this month. Will more skyscrapers follow?
As residents of Maine’s largest city grapple with an evolving skyline, experts say the addition of a 30-story tower in the Old Port is unlikely to change things overnight.
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Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.
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Maine’s U.S. Senate race is the 4th most expensive in the nation
The surge in early spending shows the importance of the seat, currently held by Republican Susan Collins, in determining control of the Senate.