Intimacy director, a job that’s less than a couple decades old in film and theater, is becoming part of more local productions, helping to make potentially awkward or traumatic moments safe and predictable for the actors.
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Augusta may seek partner to create, run homeless shelter
The shelter could be built on city-owned parcels on Mount Vernon Avenue or Gage Street.
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Mainers are switching to biodegradable boat wrap. But is it too good to be true?
The manufacturer of BioWrap, a pale green, single-use shrink wrap, claims the material breaks down in less than 5 years.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Attempted theft at bank in Houlton leads to chase, arrests in Canada, police say
Rachael Kennedy of Kansas and Rashidah Henry of Georgia were returned to Maine and are being held at Aroostook County Jail, Houlton police said.
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MaineHousing’s emergency heating assistance program halted by federal government shutdown
The agency’s Energy Crisis Intervention Program, which provides heating assistance to about 7,000 Maine households annually, will not begin on Nov. 1 as originally planned.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine could be asked to vote on health care for all in 2026
A proposal by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, for a citizens’ initiative would direct Maine lawmakers to establish a system to provide publicly funded health care for all residents.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Food & Dining, News
Andrew Zimmern makes an impromptu food crawl through Portland
The celebrity chef took an emotional trip down Memory Lane.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine mother suing health provider says during trial ‘nobody should have to do this’
Lyndsey Sutherland, whose 15-year-old daughter died in 2021, is suing Mid Coast Medical Group under the Maine Wrongful Death Act.
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3-vehicle crash in Belgrade leaves 1 injured
The driver of one of the vehicles was taken by helicopter to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, state police said.
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Rusty Lantern store, gas station proposed for Waterville’s Main Street
Three buildings at 220, 222 and 224 Main St. would have to be demolished to make way for the development.