Tim Rich, a former Bar Harbor restaurant owner, is mounting a longshot bid for one of the most competitive races in the country.
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Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Chef at Deer Isle’s Aragosta launching first cookbook
The book comes out in May, though pre-sale orders are available now.
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2025 Photos of the Year Opening Reception
Meet the Portland Press Herald photographers and reflect on a year in photo at the Portland Public Library on February 6th.
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Combo dog park and restaurant opening in Portland
Woof. Play. Eat.’s dog park is available now, with the restaurant launching later this month.
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Mother of 4 detained after dropping off 1 child at Portland High School
Agents wearing vests marked ‘police’ picked the woman up after following her back to her apartment near Dearing Oaks park, a daughter said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine actor makes her TV debut in current season of HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’
Elysia Roorbach, a graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, plays an emergency room patient. She’ll next appear on the show Jan. 29.
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Does Maine law require drivers to turn on headlights when using windshield wipers? | Fact brief
Most headlight infractions are punishable by fines of up to $500.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland has 45 luxury apartment units sitting empty. Why?
The development navigated a twisted path of bankruptcy, legal challenges and changing hands.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bonny Eagle drama students headed to see Broadway
High school Drama Director Deb Doherty will bring the group to New York City next week.