An express cruiser ran aground and began taking on water on Oct. 6. Help from Bailey Island, Portland, Yarmouth and Cundy’s Harbor soon arrived, and two people were rescued.
Maine
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
For Mainers impacted by gun violence, red flag referendum is personal
They’ve lost loved ones to suicide and survived the Lewiston mass shooting. On Nov. 4, they’ll weigh whether to pass a new law making it easier to restrict a person’s access to weapons if they pose a risk.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine investigating how 911 calls were misrouted for nearly 2 years
Union River Telephone Co. sent calls from some Hancock and Washington county residents to an administrative line at the dispatch center. It is unclear whether it delayed responses to emergencies.
Posted inMaine, News
Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups
Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Key resources for older Mainers
Whether you’re looking for a ride to appointments or opportunities to volunteer, these groups can help you.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Health, Life & Culture, Maine
Where older Mainers can get deals and discounts
There are reduced prices available for a wide range of offerings, including park passes, train fares and movie tickets.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Back Cove Festival contract sent to Portland City Council, despite concerns
After several weeks of negotiations to address concerns about transparency and community impact, the Housing and Economic Development Committee advanced an agreement that would extend the Payson Park festival through 2028.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Local actors haunt town as ghosts of Yarmouth’s past
Reviving characters of the town’s history, Stroll Haunted Yarmouth will offer spooky tours of the historic cemetery complete with phantoms.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Lewiston police chief nominated to be Maine’s U.S. Marshal
David St. Pierre’s leadership during the mass shooting in October 2023 was listed as one reason the former chief was nominated for the position.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Yarmouth superintendent plans to retire at end of school year
Superintendent of Yarmouth Schools Andrew Dolloff has been with the district since 2014 and served Maine public schools for nearly four decades.