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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Maine home sales fell again in August, while prices rose, but market may be leveling off
The number of sales fell by double digits, and the median sale price increased by about the same percentage. Mortgage rates are climbing and could be a wild card.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Federal recovery money already committed to fighting homelessness and the housing crisis in Maine
Locally, some money will go to new shelters in Portland and Brunswick and to study the need for emergency shelter and other services in the Lakes Region.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response
A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2021
Monuments to notorious people are coming down and being renamed. What about Cumberland?
In Britain they’ve removed statues of 'the Butcher,' the reviled 18th century English prince for whom Cumberland County and the town of Cumberland are named.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Snowstorm blows through forecasts, leaving 1 to 2 feet across southern Maine
The storm quickly intensified to drop 3 to 4 inches an hour in parts of Maine, and strong winds caused whiteout conditions that led to numerous accidents.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2020
Drought intensifies, threatening crops and groundwater supplies
Months of worsening drought conditions across Maine are leading to extreme conditions in some areas, with record low river levels and dry wells.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2020
Drought, high winds put state at high risk of wildfire Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a fire alert Tuesday but conditions are expected to improve Wednesday as humidity increases.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues
The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine's domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Police will investigate Cumberland County Jail guard who punched inmate
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he is 'very disappointed' by what he saw on security footage, and the officer is now on paid administrative leave.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Maine cities get new federal funds and plan to share with local businesses
Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they're receiving.
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