Estrella and Tennessee will take on tournament darlings Miami on Friday afternoon in Philadelphia.
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Read our previous coverage of Maine’s ‘Survivor’ contestants
The Press Herald has written about the reality show since 2002, when Zoe Zanidakis was Maine’s first contestant. Click the headlines below to read a sampling of our stories.
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Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities
The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
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7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.
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It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
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Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine
Records obtained by the Press Herald reveal how local officials communicated with a federal officer, including on the surveillance of protesters, when more than 200 arrests were made in late January.
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Maine heating oil prices up more than 20% since last week, state says
Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.
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‘Women’s wave’ makes a splash in South Portland
Over 1,000 women gathered at Willard Beach on Saturday to plunge into the ocean hand in hand in a show of bravery and community.
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Amid war on Iran, heating oil prices ticked up this week
Maine was not immune to an international trend.