Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims
The $8.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will cover costs through January and Maine lawmakers are considering whether to provide state funding to keep the Maine Resiliency Center running next year.
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York County’s only homeless shelter closes after 45 years
Some of York County Shelter Programs' services will continue to operate, including a food pantry that serves 6,000 people each month.
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15 state attorneys general condemn Rep. Libby’s censure as ‘attack on Legislature’ in letter
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The group, led by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, charges that the Auburn Republican's censure impedes the Legislature's ability to function and represent Mainers.
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Indivisible, a progressive 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, D.C., has more than a dozen local chapters in Maine.
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If approved, the office would be an independent watchdog agency and work with state departments overseeing health and human services, education, law enforcement police and corrections.
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The organization's new Brunswick Landing facility was named for Tom Wright, a donor and longtime supporter of local food security.
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But before his presentation Thursday, some players' parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
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A student reported the incident, which occurred during morning drop-off, spurring lockdowns at the schools as a protective measure.
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Four Portland food professionals share how they've incorporated prized recipes from their mothers into their restaurant and bakery menus.
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Rep. Jared Golden says ‘dark money’ group is partly why he won’t hold town halls
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Emotional debate on transgender rights, girls sports draws hundreds to Maine State House
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Bill to kill Gorham Connector crashes in committee
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Kennebunkport to celebrate 100th birthday of Barbara Bush
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Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
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High schools Friday: Gray-New Gloucester baseball turns back Wells
The Patriots improve to 4-3 with a 6-3 win over their Western Maine Conference rival.
North Deering Tavern opens in Allen’s Corner
The new venue is a continuation of the former Samuel's Bar & Grill on Forest Avenue.
Here’s a guide to more than a dozen Maine doughnut shops
Check out this list of where to get the classics, plus vegan, organic and alternative flavors.
Feds cut $9M for Down East coastal restoration project
The Trump administration said it is rescinding the funding to prevent an 'overuse of taxpayer dollars.'
Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.
Let’s align fisheries policies to protect Maine lobster harvesters | Opinion
Rep. Jared Golden raises valid concerns regarding mismatched regulations between the United States and Canada.
West Bath man arrested after turning in allegedly stolen quarters at bank
A Bath bank notified the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office that the man was trying to cash in quarters he had stolen the previous month at a business in West Bath.
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