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Lewiston Middle School students help calm traffic

by Andree Kehn May 6, 2022May 7, 2022

The kids teamed up with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Lewiston Public Works Department to install a temporary, safer crosswalk.

Maine, Uncategorized

Maine launches $50 million homeowner assistance fund

by Edward D. Murphy May 5, 2022May 6, 2022

Benefits of up to $25,000 per household will be available for those who are at risk of losing their homes due to COVID-related financial hardships.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Portland says it can no longer guarantee housing to asylum-seeking families

by Rachel Ohm May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

The city gave notice to federal agencies and organizations on the southern border Wednesday that it can neither guarantee shelter to newly arriving families nor promise to help them find other housing.

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Telstar varsity Rebels loses lead early in defeat

May 5, 2022May 2, 2022

REGION — Telstar Varsity Rebels fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 16-0 loss to Dirigo on Monday last week. Dirigo took the lead on a single in the first inning. The Telstar Varsity Rebels struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dirigo, giving up 16 runs. Dirigo got things moving in the […]

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May 5, 2022October 13, 2022

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Maine, News, Uncategorized

Remains of Portland woman missing 3 years found in Bangor

by Gillian Graham May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

Cathy Pride, 63, was reported missing from Portland on May 8, 2019. Her remains were found in Bangor last month.

Maine, Uncategorized

Sun Journal wins 5 New England newspaper awards

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

BOSTON — The Sun Journal accepted five first-place awards from the New England Newspaper & Press Association Saturday during the trade association’s annual New England Better Newspaper competition. According to NENPA, this competition is the largest and most comprehensive journalism recognition program in New England. Staff Writer Steve Collins won in the history writing category […]

Nation / World, Uncategorized

Schumer vows abortion law vote, but not filibuster changes

by LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer angrily denounced as an “abomination” the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the nation’s landmark Roe v. Wade.