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For Parkland survivor, a long road to recovery from trauma

by ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON The Associated Press May 7, 2022May 7, 2022

Eden Hebron witnessed a gunman kill a close friend and two other students on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Maine, Uncategorized

Maine reports nine new COVID-19 deaths, 961 more cases

by Bonnie Washuk May 7, 2022May 7, 2022

A total of 205 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus statewide on Saturday, one more than the day before.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies, Uncategorized

Those vying for open Scarborough Council seat took part in Candidates Night

by Alexis Wells May 6, 2022May 2, 2022

The election to fill the vacant seat takes place June 14.

Maine, Uncategorized

Maine launches $50 million homeowner assistance fund

by Edward D. Murphy May 5, 2022May 6, 2022

Benefits of up to $25,000 per household will be available for those who are at risk of losing their homes due to COVID-related financial hardships.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Portland says it can no longer guarantee housing to asylum-seeking families

by Rachel Ohm May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

The city gave notice to federal agencies and organizations on the southern border Wednesday that it can neither guarantee shelter to newly arriving families nor promise to help them find other housing.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies, Uncategorized

Army Corps revises upward figures on Camp Ellis spur jetty proposal

by Tammy Wells May 5, 2022May 3, 2022

The project in Saco is now estimated at $41.6 million. Fifteen years ago, Congress authorized $26.9 million.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

U.S. quietly expands asylum limits while preparing to end them

by ELLIOT SPAGAT and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Officials say the Biden administration has begun expelling Cubans and Nicaraguans to Mexico under pandemic-related powers that deny migrants a chance to seek asylum.

Times Record, Uncategorized

The Maine Art Gallery offers something for everyone this summer

by The Times Record May 4, 2022

Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery on Warren Street is a busy place these days. This season’s calendar is filled with exhibits and classes designed to fulfill the artistic interests of the local community, as well as summer visitors.The 2022 season opens with “Time Shift,” an exhibit of joyous, spirited creations by the artists at Spindleworks, an […]