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Projected costs for new South Portland civic center are $120 million more than first estimated
The Mahoney City Center Committee approved a conceptual design to present to the City Council in the new year that could cost $193.8 million.
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Can European holiday demand reverse Maine’s lobster export slump?
Hopes are high after the U.S. and Europe agreed over the summer to extend a trade deal that keeps Maine companies on equal footing with their Canadian rivals.
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Regular donors help Press Herald Toy Fund bring holiday joy to Maine families
Help from longtime supporters is a big reason the charity has successfully delivered holiday cheer to children for more than 70 years.
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Maine to benefit from new solar projects across New England
Nearly 30% of the power generated by five selected projects — including two within the state — would benefit Maine.
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Midcoast schools to dismiss students early Friday, citing difficulty of driving buses in high winds
Forecasters have issued a wind warnings for much of the state, with the Midcoast facing potential gusts up to 60 mph on Friday.
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Retired Kennebunk police officer pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault
Cumberland County prosecutors dropped felony charges against Andrew Belisle, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
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Maine businesses criticize new work permit limits for asylum seekers
Business leaders say restrictions imposed by the Trump administration will make it nearly impossible for some companies to stay fully staffed, especially in Maine’s seasonal, food production and agricultural sectors.
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Donald Trump backs former Maine Gov. Paul LePage for U.S. Congress
Trump said in a social media post that the two-term governor who once described himself as ‘Donald Trump Before Donald Trump’ would be a ‘tremendous Congressman.’
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Indictment dismissed against Bridgton man accused of threatening president
A trial had been scheduled to begin Tuesday but the jury was dismissed the same day, according to court records.