The 145% year-over-year increase is renewing debate about the lack of a day space for homeless individuals in Maine’s largest city.
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Who is eligible for the $300 affordability checks approved by lawmakers?
The checks, included in the budget signed by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday, will be distributed based on income eligibility and are expected to be sent in late July.
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Posted inHealth, News
Democratic candidates for Maine governor discuss reforming health care
All 4 candidates at the University of Maine at Augusta forum agreed the state should move toward a universal health care system.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Broadway Bowl in South Portland to close after less than 3 years
The South Portland bowling alley, run by the same owners as Bayside Bowl in Portland, opened in November 2023.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Suspect in 2017 Portland homicide makes first court appearance
Stephen Versluis Jr., 42, was accused this week of killing Sunao ‘Tom’ Yamada, who was found dead in downtown Portland in September 2017.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race?
Close to $3 million in outside money has been spent on the Maine governor’s race this year, with most of the spending benefiting Republicans, according to new state campaign finance reports.
Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston neighborhood rallies to help family that lost home in fire
The family’s 3-year-old daughter is being credited with alerting everyone to the blaze.
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Topsham-area school board approves $61 million budget
The budget would raise taxes by an average of 8.5% in each of the four towns served by the district.
Posted inMaine, News
Prosecutors drop charges against protesters accused of blocking Portland traffic
The pro-Palestinian protesters, who were arrested near the Custom House in May, were planning to go to trial.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Some Mainers planning to vote for Platner say they’re doing so reluctantly
Most participants in a recent focus group held by Syracuse University said their vote in the upcoming Democratic Senate primary will be based on which candidate they think is more likely to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.