The District Attorney’s Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
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Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a ‘reduction-in-force action’ expected next week.
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New Hallowell Food Pantry manager hopes to build on work of predecessor
The food pantry has seen a drastic increase in the number of residents seeking food assistance as prices and food insecurity rates skyrocket.
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Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.
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Crews from 10 fire departments battle blazes in Fairfield, Benton
Two fires were reported an hour apart Tuesday, prompting a broad response from area firefighters.
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Bridal, formal wear store set to open in downtown Hallowell
Owner Janie Maddocks says she wants Lady J’s Elegant Attire and Event Planning to be a welcoming place for customers.
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Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
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James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 awards
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 cooks are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
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7 Maine fishermen will go shrimping for first time in decade
Regulators are leaning on them to collect data that will help evaluate the northern shrimp stock and, potentially, inform the future of the long-closed fishery.