Lawmakers are making competing calls to tap into the fund, which has mostly grown in recent years.
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Tell us: What are your favorite restaurants? Which did we miss?
You’ve read our picks for the best 32 restaurants in Greater Portland, but do you agree?
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3 members of Portland family released, returning to Maine 4 months after immigration arrest
A 4th family member remains in custody at a Texas ICE facility, according to family attorneys.
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Missing teen found dead in Orono
Chance Lauer, 19, a former UMaine student, was last seen on Jan. 19 near an apartment complex where he lived.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
What would the SAVE America Act mean for voting in Maine?
The Republican-led proposal would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says
The Maine Center for Economic Policy warns that continued immigration enforcement could further damage an already weakened workforce.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend could be a rainy one
Some northern Maine communities can also expect snow over the weekend, though not much will accumulate, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Read our previous coverage of Maine’s ‘Survivor’ contestants
The Press Herald has written about the reality show since 2002, when Zoe Zanidakis was Maine’s first contestant. Click the headlines below to read a sampling of our stories.
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Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities
The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
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7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.