An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.
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U.S. government runs out of money to pay Maine defense lawyers appointed in federal cases
Attorneys are waiting until the next fiscal year starts in October to get paid — and that depends on Congress.
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Maine’s rising humidity signals shifting climate: ‘We’re living in a wetter world’
The state’s biggest cities have seen a gradual rise in temperature and dew points since the late 1940s, making the summer heat more oppressive.
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How a ‘cluster’ of HIV cases in Penobscot County became one of Maine’s largest outbreaks
The vast majority of the 27 positive tests have come from people in Bangor who have either been homeless, injection drug users, or both. But officials say the outbreak is a culmination of factors much larger than that.
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Mainer temporarily allowed to resume human rights work while suing over Trump sanctions
Matthew Smith sued the administration over economic sanctions it imposed on the International Criminal Court.
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Maine’s reproductive health clinics could see nearly $5 million in cuts
The federal budget bill cut Medicaid funding for family planning organizations that provide abortions.
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2025 Varsity Maine All-State softball team
All four state champions are represented on this list that includes six seniors, six juniors and a pair of sophomore pitchers.
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Watch cheerleaders discuss fun, challenges of Lobster Bowl prep
The state’s top high school cheerleaders are in Auburn this week preparing new routine with new friends for Saturday’s game.
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2025 Varsity Maine All-State girls outdoor track and field team
Record-breaking distance runners, top New England field athletes and repeat Varsity Maine selections dot this year’s all-state list.
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14 Maine fairs to help you explore the state this summer
From now through the end of August, Maine agricultural fairs are happening in small towns and scenic spots across the state, including Acton, Hiram, Harmony, Waterford, Union and Blue Hill.