5 cases of measles, reported in Penobscot County in February, have not spread, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Recruiters may be targeting homeless Mainers for out-of-state detox centers, officials warn
‘Local nonprofits are concerned that outreach efforts may be a form of patient brokering,’ according to an announcement by the Maine Statewide Homeless Council.
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Student, parent sue Falmouth schools for not offering Pledge of Allegiance
The lawsuit alleges that the Falmouth School Department has not been providing Falmouth High School students an opportunity to recite the pledge, in violation of state law.
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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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3 men arrested after Augusta ATM burglaries, turned over to ICE
Police responded late Wednesday evening to reports of alarms going off at two credit unions.
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Worried about PFAS in the Hallowell Water District water? Here’s what to know.
The latest tests show drinking water in Hallowell and some parts of Farmingdale has more PFAS than allowed under state regulations.
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Maine Senate Democrats reject Republican effort to honor Charlie Kirk
The Senate voted to halt the resolution from Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to honor the conservative activist who was assassinated last year.
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Women’s sports bar coming to Maine
The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women’s games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.
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Buying, owning or even renting a home in Maine is tough. We want to hear your horror stories.
Press Herald housing reporter Hannah LaClaire is looking to speak with homeowners about their experiences.
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‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say
The federal law passed in 2021 but is only now being applied. It’s setting back projects at a time when the state desperately needs more housing.