A grant will bring in a new refrigeration unit, supporting longer hours, pre-order pickups and more fresh produce for families in need.
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Maine Open Lighthouse Day brings maritime history to life
The annual event drew crowds of visitors to Maine’s most iconic lighthouses.
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South Portland celebrates 150 years of its iconic, diminutive lighthouse
The existing 24-foot Bug Light is being prepared for its birthday party.
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Meet the man who brought new life to Maine’s Bug Light
More than 50 years later, Howard Wright, 96, remembers what it was like to enter and clean up Bug Light after it had been abandoned for decades.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Opportunity Alliance to pay nearly $350,000 in settlement related to drug tests
The Department of Justice says the nonprofit social services organization submitted ineligible reimbursement requests for drug testing at its Morrison Place site in Portland from 2018-21.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two 18-year-olds arrested in armed robbery at Bug Light on Easter
Officers arrested the Portland men during coordinated searches on Washington Avenue, Harris Avenue and ‘at a local college,’ officials said.
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In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
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Southern Winter Coaches of the Year
South Portland hoops coaches Kevin Millington and Brianne Maloney get the nod.
Posted inForecaster Sports, South Portland Sentry
South Portland Red Riots Winter Athletes of the Year
Track standout Arnaud Sioho is joined by hockey star Marina Bassett
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In photos: Willard Beach ocean dip brings hundreds to celebrate International Women’s Day
Just before 10 a.m., people shed their layers and lined up along the water, holding hands and cheering. At the go-ahead, they ran in up to their chests, some taking their time in the water and others fleeing for warmth after a few seconds. Photos by Press Herald photographer Brianna Soukup.