It is unclear how many people were on board the Lily Jean, a 72-foot vessel once featured in a documentary on the dangers of deep-sea fishing.
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Catherine O’Hara, comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies
The was Emmy-winning actor also known for her role in ‘Home Alone’ died ‘following a brief illness’ at age 71.
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Lewiston asylum seeker arrested at routine check-in: ‘They put chains on me’
Lograi Tuzolana, who came to the U.S. from Angola, has legal status and no criminal history. A federal judge ordered her release.
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Noble High School student identified as driver killed in Downeaster crash
Aiden Keefe was a senior at the high school in North Berwick, according to a letter to parents from the principal.
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Join Press Herald photographers to discuss the 2025 Photos of the Year
The reception on Friday, Feb. 6, will exhibit our favorite photos of 2025.
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More than 200 Maine businesses are participating in Friday’s strike. Here’s a list.
Shops, restaurants and others are closing their doors or making donations to organizations that support people affected by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Maine.
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South Portland sustainability through the seasons | Our Sustainable City
Winter — Planning for the next growing season I began my position as a Resilience Corps Fellow last January, relocating from New York to Maine, excited to work in municipal government and support community-driven climate action. I wanted to contribute to tangible sustainability programs and policies at the local level. I remember when my experiences […]
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Casco library looking ahead at expansion after zoning agreement approved
The library hopes to add a ‘quiet space’ for adults to do remote work, as well as improve accessibility.
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Live updates: Maine’s Chief U.S. District Court judge orders ICE to release asylum seeker who was arrested without warrant
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said the increased operation that has gripped the state for more than a week has ended, but protests and demonstrations remain and the aftermath could last months.
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Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine
Complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General have spiked with January’s frigid temperatures.