Aaron Frey met with immigrant leaders and the area’s legislative delegation Wednesday, pledging to uphold the Constitution and state laws as uncertainty grows over what a Trump administration will mean for Lewiston’s immigrant population.
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River of Trees, Santa Claus to kick off holiday festivities in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display are also set for Saturday, as the 12 Days of Augusta celebration gets underway.
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Police arrest Phillips man, recover items after series of burglaries
An array of items retrieved were identified as stolen from a series of camp breaks, storage facility breaks and a residential burglary within the last four months.
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Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones
That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
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Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children
As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.
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Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving
Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.
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Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Conservatives love him. Liberals disdain him. For Northeast Harbor residents, it’s more complicated.
Few people in America have done more to advance conservative causes than Leonard Leo.
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Toy Fund gets surge of requests for help as Maine families struggle
The Portland Press Herald Toy Fund is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding and facing an unexpected spike in demand for help.
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Julia Coady, Greene: From a book fair to a town parade, she’s giving neighbors reason to gather
The mother of two finds joy in building and sharing community.