A network of more than 80 land trusts across the state is redefining conservation as a tool for stronger, more resilient communities.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
5 takeaways from Maine’s legislative session
The session was colored by this year’s elections, but was still pretty quiet, with no single issue stealing the spotlight at the State House.
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As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt
Leaders in a variety of industries say hiring asylum seekers has allowed them to get their ideas off the ground, or maintain and grow businesses.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner, with Elizabeth Warren in Maine, hits his frontrunner stride
Platner’s latest rally filled a Portland hotel ballroom, with the crowd feeling like he is the Democratic pick for November.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police make arrest in stabbing on Congress Street
The attack on Saturday night is the second recent stabbing near Longfellow Square.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Music lovers shopped exclusive records and deals during Saturday’s event.
Posted inNews, Op-eds, Opinion
The Hungarian election should keep autocrats up at night | Opinion
Stronger-than-expected democratic institutions, enduring economic concerns, public outrage and an indignant young population — these are the factors that carried the day.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?
Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Portland middle school students walk out in protest of teacher’s nonrenewal
Lyman Moore social studies teacher Josephine Tibbetts believes she was retaliated against when administrators declined to renew her teaching contract this week.