The National Weather Service in Gray said slick travel conditions could be possible Sunday into Monday, as many Mainers head out to Maple Weekend festivities.
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Digging for gold: How a Wells man earned the title of world’s best heavy machinery operator
Brian Hayden, 24, was crowned Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge champion after emerging victorious over several other machine operators from around the world at a March competition in Las Vegas.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland considers closing Cliff Island school: ‘We live here. We need this’
The one-room schoolhouse on an island of 45 year-round residents that is part of the city of Portland has just two students. Residents say its existence is vital to the island community’s future.
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After months away, Portland teen detained by ICE returns to the soccer field
Joel Andre was released from federal custody this week and arrived in Portland on Thursday with his mother and sister.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Two popular trail networks in Portland will soon be connected
A new bridge over the Stroudwater River is ‘a major link,’ said Jon Kachmar, executive director of Portland Trails.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine Legislature to consider allowing optometrists to do minor surgeries
Ophthalmologists are opposed to the bill, contending it would be unsafe for patients.
Posted inMaine, News
Biddeford Ice Arena set to start paying city $60K in overdue funds
The arena and city reached an accord this week on a new plan. Officials say turnover within the city’s finance department and a lack of communication are to blame for the yearlong lapse.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Cold weather and tariffs squeeze Maine’s maple producers
A stubborn winter has delayed the start of this year’s harvest by about a month.
Posted inDo This, Maine, News
4 best hiking trails in Scarborough, according to readers
I asked readers for their favorite hiking trails and checked out their recommendations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobsterman asks US Supreme Court to block GPS boat tracking
The legal challenge claims 24/7 surveillance of the lobster fleet is a warrantless search in violation of the Fourth Amendment.