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Local & State

Published
December 22, 2013

Chances of casino funds benefiting schools rise

Lawmakers take steps to avoid diversions of gambling revenue such as last spring’s raid by Gov. LePage to close a budget gap.
Published
December 22, 2013

Songwriters pushing choral music that accentuates the Maine accent

Two former teachers aim to preserve Maine’s old ways through new songs for school groups.
Published
December 22, 2013

Sudanese in Maine fear escalation of violence in homeland

Elders in Portland explore ways to push for an end to what they fear could become ethnic civil war.
Published
December 22, 2013

Washington Notebook: Maine lawmakers weigh in on least productive Congress

U.S. Rep. Pingree calls it a ‘do-nothing’ Congress, but she and others note some pluses for Maine.
Published
December 22, 2013

No income means no gifts without toy fund’s help

Dear Portland Press Herald Toy Fund: I am currently living with my mom. I have no income and have been searching for work. I need to swallow my pride and ask for help for Christmas. If I don’t ask for help, my children will not have anything for Christmas. Thank you for all you do […]

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Published
December 21, 2013

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Bangor

The incident occurred Saturday night in the parking lot of the Airport Mall on Union Street, police say.
Published
December 21, 2013

If ice puts the lights out, repairs could take some time

CMP expects treacherous roads will slow efforts to repair power lines brought down by the ice storm.
Published
December 21, 2013

Teen playing with lighter causes Yarmouth house fire

Damage is estimated at up to $750,000, the fire chief says.
Published
December 21, 2013

University of Maine worker hurt when snowplow rolls over

The injured worker was taken to a Bangor hospital.
Published
December 21, 2013

Undaunted shoppers ready to spend

Neither storm nor Target data breach chills their enthusiasm to buy all the gifts on their lists.