Conservation efforts to protect piping plovers on the state’s beaches has led to a record year for nesting pairs.
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Meet Bob Greene: a Portland native who covered the Civil Rights Movement, ‘golden age’ of tennis
Greene, a Minot resident, grew up on Munjoy Hill in Portland.
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How will Trump’s tax breaks on tips affect Maine workers?
Experts weigh in on how this provision of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will work.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine honors fishermen who died at sea. But 2 are excluded from a beloved town memorial.
Four names were added to the Lost Fishermen’s Memorial in Lubec, but the community is in upheaval over a decision not to include Chester and Aaron Barrett because of what some consider an arbitrary and unfair policy.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP’s 5-year plan to add workers, lower storm costs carries big price tag
The company is asking state regulators for permission to increase revenue by more than $400 million between 2026 and 2031.
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Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
Posted inMaine
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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Did Portland’s Eastern Promenade previously have a swimming pool? | Fact brief
Plans to add a pool were revived in the 1960s, but vandalism and other issues about 2 decades later led to a revamp of the area.
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Starling Hall upgrades move forward with restored FEMA funding
Vice Chair Mike Carlson outlines the town’s efforts to restore FEMA funding, install a generator, and ensure accessibility at Starling Hall.