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With the traditional lion dance, this family shares Chinese culture across Maine
The Wong family, of Bangor, has brought this Lunar New Year tradition across the state for decades, including to the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine’s celebration in Westbrook on Sunday.
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Two bills before Legislature aim to ease municipal costs for emergency services, shelters
There is widespread support from social service agencies and municipalities to establish statewide initiatives to help people in crisis.
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York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it’s just the start to save the coastline.
The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million.
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Waterville development projects set to add more than 350 apartments
The demand for housing, though, means more apartments are needed.
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Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
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Mainers detained by ICE are coming home by the dozens
Despite the Trump administration’s push for mass detentions and deportations, many who were swept up in ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ last month were found to pose no danger to their communities.
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Photos: Can-Am sled dog races in Fort Kent
Mushers and their sled dogs started races in downtown Fort Kent on Saturday.
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Fire quickly extinguished at Baileyville paper mill
The mill, which was the site of a January gas leak that resulted in the deaths of two employees, did not report any injuries related to the Saturday fire.
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Here’s how members of Maine’s congressional delegation reacted to strikes against Iran
Rep. Chellie Pingree said President Donald Trump’s attack was an act of war without congressional approval, while Sen. Angus King said it raised questions about the planning and ‘end-game’ of the action.