The Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council urged state lawmakers to expand assistance to provide greater benefits to more low-income households to relieve an ‘affordability gap.’
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‘Hard to love’ landmark awaits demolition as USM eyes land for faculty housing
The round concrete building that was home to the University of Maine School of Law has been vacant for almost two years, but it’s too expensive to demolish right now.
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Posted inMaine
Meet Gary, the friendly feline mayor of Knightville
Gary has become a mini-celebrity in this South Portland neighborhood.
Posted inNews, Sports
Cavs end Celtics’ winning streak in matchup of East’s elite
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and Payton Pritchard 24 for the Celtics, who led 93-81 in the fourth before Mitchell took over. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Boston.
Posted inNation / World
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
In June, as his son Hunter was facing trial in the gun case in Delaware, Biden ruled out a pardon or clemency for his son in an interview with ABC News.
Posted inMaine
For Mainers on one state plan, few home care coordination options remain
Citing reimbursement shortfalls, two of the three agencies in the state that pair people with in-home nursing care are no longer accepting new clients under the Section 96 MaineCare program.
Posted inMaine
Holiday Makers Market, skating rink return to Thompson’s Point in Portland
Some glided across the ice while others got some holiday shopping done at Thompson’s Point on Sunday.
Posted inMaine
Maritime officials fear ‘catastrophic’ outcome if mariner shortage worsens
Many mariners have postponed retirement so the true magnitude of the situation has yet to be felt.
