‘The system is broken… The juvenile justice system right now is a revolving door,’ Chief Carly Conley said Wednesday.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program set to go nationwide
The new nonprofit Generation US is already partnering with school systems in Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fire displaces 9 in Biddeford apartment building
The fire at 49 Granite St. did not trigger the building’s alarm system, the fire chief said.
Posted inMaine, News
Turning Point USA event draws heavy police presence in Portland
Officers blocked the street and staked out a rooftop outside the Expo, where the organization’s Make Heaven Crowded tour made a stop on Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
‘We take care of each other’: Midcoast community rallies for victims, first responders after mill explosion
Dozens of people from across the region donated and delivered food, water and thousands of dollars to support those battling the blaze at Robbins Lumber on Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Portland residents say ‘Midtown’ development should balance housing, open space
More than 1,100 people completed a survey regarding future redevelopment of the vacant lots along Somerset Street in Bayside.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine providers welcome continued access to abortion pill after US Supreme Court decision
In the first half of 2025, 27% of all abortions in Maine — whether prescription or in-person procedures — were provided via telehealth.
Posted inCommunity, News
Here’s what’s on the June ballots in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel and Sanford
From school budget validations to land use ordinance amendments, here’s everything to expect on your town’s budget in June.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire unfolded at business that has been part of Maine’s forest industry ‘since forever’
The explosion and fire at a Robbins Lumber in Searsmont on Friday left 1 firefighter dead and at least 10 other people injured, officials said.
Posted inCommunity, News
South Portland residents find new homes for unwanted items through city’s swap events
The city’s sustainability and parks and rec departments have encouraged residents to offer their unwanted items to others who might want them. The next swap is June 11.