Local & State
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Southern Maine food pantries see growing need with rising food, energy and gas prices
Some pantries are seeing new faces each week and some people who had stopped coming have returned.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Antiviral pills help usher in new phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Paxlovid, which is currently available only for those at high risk, is effective at preventing hospitalizations if taken soon after infection.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Oxford Hills superintendent accused of restraining a child resigns
After just six months on the job, Superintendent Monica Henson was placed on administrative leave Jan. 26, following allegations of improperly physically restraining a child and a no-confidence vote by the teachers' union.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Lewiston could set hearing for shelter moratorium Tuesday
A majority of city councilors has expressed support for the moratorium, which officials say would be used to consider further shelter regulations or licensing. Opponents say it's unnecessary and may have unintended consequences.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Sen. Angus King co-sponsors bill aimed at curbing Putin’s access to cryptocurrency
The bill would ensure that Russia's president and oligarchs can't use digital assets to avoid economic sanctions.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Republicans to open political multicultural center in Munjoy Hill
The center will focus on voter education and turnout, but also offer immigration help and job and language training.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Hiker from South Portland injured in fall from New Hampshire fire tower
An Army National Guard helicopter was summoned after officials determined the injured hiker’s condition was worsening.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Portland’s King Kyote eliminated from ‘American Song Contest’
The singer and songwriter missed out on making the TV show's semifinals when three other contestants selected by viewers joined a musician chosen by the judges.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Portland school board vacancies draw 12 candidates for June election
There are seven people running for the district’s two at-large seats and five running to represent district 5. The election will take place on June 14.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Another winter of scant snow and temperature swings in southern Maine
Snowfall was well below average this winter and what fell didn't last, continuing a trend that is expected to continue because of global climate change.
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