The Wong family, of Bangor, has brought this Lunar New Year tradition across the state for decades, including to the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine’s celebration in Westbrook on Sunday.
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Southern Maine women’s basketball earns NCAA D-III tourney bid
The Huskies pull away in the 2nd half to beat Rhode Island College for their 1st Little East Conference title since 2013.
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Two bills before Legislature aim to ease municipal costs for emergency services, shelters
There is widespread support from social service agencies and municipalities to establish statewide initiatives to help people in crisis.
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York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it’s just the start to save the coastline.
The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With ICE in Lewiston, neighbors rallied around immigrants scared to leave home
A community of people helped make sure residents fearful of the federal operation had necessities, rides to school and important appointments, as well as solidarity.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers detained by ICE are coming home by the dozens
Despite the Trump administration’s push for mass detentions and deportations, many who were swept up in ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ last month were found to pose no danger to their communities.
Posted inLocal & State, Mark LaFlamme, News
Don’t you DARE tell me the score of the Olympic hockey finals | Column
Mark LaFlamme cogitates on new weather patterns, missing mailboxes and that strange chattering he’s been hearing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Auburn to consider funding for license-plate reading cameras after more than 2 years of use
Even if councilors decide to consider the funding in the Police Department’s budget Monday night, it’s still not a sure thing.
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Maine does not need to choose between tourism and energy | Opinion
Vacationland or Generationland? The state can be both, if it plans wisely.