Volunteers distributed bags of toys and books to more than 2 dozen parents who braved the snow Tuesday to visit the Toy Fund’s South Portland workshop.
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Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine
Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
How Maine representatives could be key in investigating military strikes on boats off Venezuela
Sen. Angus King and Rep. Jared Golden sit on the Senate and House armed services committees, the leaders of which said they will be looking into attacks that killed 11 people.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainer, other former federal employees, sue Trump administration over DEI firings
Complaints filed with other federal bodies this year have gone unresolved, attorneys say, resulting in a class action suit filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine issues another recall of cannabis products
The recall issued Wednesday applies to products sold at 22 adult-use dispensaries in Maine and stems from the same producer as other recalls in recent months.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Cumberland County HIV cases do not appear to be linked, Maine CDC says
Five HIV cases have been detected in the county so far this year, following 30 cases recorded in Bangor since 2023.
Posted inMaine, News
Trump comments instill mix of fear and resilience in Maine’s Somali community
Somali Americans in Maine say the president’s rhetoric places an unfair target on an already vulnerable group.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
New Sharon man to serve 3 years for terrorizing former girlfriend with a rifle
James Oakes, 45, pleaded guilty in November to several charges for his violent actions after his ex-girlfriend said she was ending their relationship.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
3 arrested in Auburn, drugs seized after yearlong investigation
An MDEA investigation led to major drug seizures and the arrest of a local woman and two men from New Gloucester and Massachusetts.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
HopSkipDrive to help Lewiston students with transportation needs
A group called Care Drivers will utilize smaller vehicles to transport students with mobility challenges or who require one-on-one care.