It’s been two years since construction began to add holistic services and programs. The expansion is set to wrap up next year.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Part of Riverside Trail closed indefinitely because of safety, maintenance concerns
Several homeless encampments had cropped up along the trail over the past year as city officials cracked down on public camping. That caused a roughly 1-mile stretch of the trail to fall into disrepair, the head of Portland Trails said.
Model T Coffee in Portland Arts District has closed
The coffee shop had opened in the old Coffee by Design space in spring, 2024.
Chesterville adopts General Assistance ordinance
The Chesterville Select Board approved the 2025-26 General Assistance ordinance after a public hearing Oct. 16.
Efficiency upgrades promise payback for Maine homeowners
From insulation to heat pumps, contractors and officials say weatherization investments can return thousands in savings within just a few years.
Two years after Maine passed a paid parent caregiver law, experts say it’s inaccessible
The law aims to pay family caregivers for taking care of severely disabled children.
Chef David Turin to receive lifetime achievement award
HospitalityMaine will give the award to the longtime Greater Portland chef at its annual banquet.
Maine home prices fell for third month in a row in September
Realtors say the landscape could be shifting from a sellers’ to a buyers’ market, but it’s too early to say for sure.
Yarmouth trail signs highlight Wabanaki language, tradition
Featuring Passamaquoddy/Maliseet artwork and pronunciation guides, the interpretive signs installed throughout Riverfront Woods Preserve were a collaborative project.
Mainers are building energy-saving window inserts for one another
WindowDressers, a Rockland-based nonprofit, offers low- and no-cost inserts that trap heat indoors and can lower bills during the winter. Want some? You’ll need to lend a hand.