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Local & State

Published
December 2, 2024

100,000 Maine households struggle with rising electricity bills – and costs keep rising

The Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council urged state lawmakers to expand assistance to provide greater benefits to more low-income households to relieve an 'affordability gap.'
Published
December 2, 2024

‘Hard to love’ landmark awaits demolition as USM eyes land for faculty housing

The round concrete building that was home to the University of Maine School of Law has been vacant for almost two years, but it's too expensive to demolish right now.
Published
December 2, 2024

Meet Gary, the friendly feline mayor of Knightville

Gary has become a mini-celebrity in this South Portland neighborhood.
Published
December 1, 2024

For Mainers on one state plan, few home care coordination options remain

Citing reimbursement shortfalls, two of the three agencies in the state that pair people with in-home nursing care are no longer accepting new clients under the Section 96 MaineCare program.
Published
December 1, 2024

Holiday Makers Market, skating rink return to Thompson’s Point in Portland

Some glided across the ice while others got some holiday shopping done at Thompson's Point on Sunday.

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Published
December 1, 2024

Maritime officials fear ‘catastrophic’ outcome if mariner shortage worsens

Many mariners have postponed retirement so the true magnitude of the situation has yet to be felt.
Published
December 1, 2024

Outfitting New England’s highest peak to give a sneak peek at Maine’s weather

The expansion of the Mount Washington weather network will provide real-time data for skiers, hikers and skaters heading to New Hampshire, but it will also help improve Maine forecasts and preview storm systems heading into the Pine Tree State.
Published
December 1, 2024

Gov. Mills not ready to join Trump resistance movement, yet

Gov. Janet Mills is taking more of a wait-and-see approach than some Democratic governors, who have formed a resistance network even before Donald Trump takes office.
Published
December 1, 2024

Jared Golden’s ‘progressive conservatism’ may be key to his success

Maine Democrat's win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.
Published
December 1, 2024

History of Toy Fund has special meaning for this Maine family

When Donald Bancroft was young, he and his siblings received toys from the fund for Christmas. Now, he and his wife make it a personal mission to ensure local children have gifts for the holidays.