The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
7 Mainers tell their ‘Survivor’ stories
One was a $1 million winner, another dated the host, and yet another sought escape from a devastating loss. As the reality show celebrates its 50th season, we look at its impact on Maine contestants, and the world.
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As Iran war escalates, Maine military moms look to each other for support
A group hopes to form Maine’s first chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan man arrested in connection with February fatal shooting in Augusta
Billyjack Curtis, 51, was killed in the Feb. 2 shooting on Flagg Street.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick police officer accused of assaulting a minor
An attorney who says he’s representing the girl says she is still dealing with medical issues because of the incident.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers pass last-minute funding for Maine’s public defense agency
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services has been about $13 million short of what it needs to pay private attorneys who represent low-income clients.
Posted inLocal & State
China ducks subject of photo shoot
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures a wildlife photo session in progress.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Platner supporters hit Mills over funding for sexual assault cases. Here’s the full story.
Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, originally blamed House and Senate leaders for the bill’s 2024 demise. But now she blames the governor.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics
Is Janet Mills the only Maine Democrat to win a statewide election in 20 years? | Fact brief
The governor has repeated the claim as part of her campaign for the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Hancock County probate judge, wanted on arrest warrant, turns himself in
William Blaisdell is accused of missing a court hearing last week concerning unpaid child support payments.