PORTLAND — The Maine Jewish Museum has announced its 2025 inductees to the Maine Jewish Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes the following (* is in memory of the person): Leah Binder, Washington, D.C. (formerly Farmington); Harris Gleckman, Cumberland; Charlie* and Ellie Miller, Scarborough; William “Billy” Miller, Bangor; *Edith Pagelson, Falmouth; *Judge Abraham Rudman, […]
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Rainy conditions impact Maine’s holiday skiing
Ski mountains in Maine closed or warned skiers about rainy conditions Monday, although colder temperatures and snow are expected later in the week.
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What to do with old Christmas trees after the holidays? Goats in Gorham have an idea.
Many Maine communities offer Christmas tree recycling, and some local farms are accepting trees to feed to livestock.
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Man sentenced to 12 years for deadly shooting in Portland’s Parkside neighborhood
Tristin Chamberlain, 23, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the November 2022 death of Tyler Flexon.
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Auburn City Council supports using rail line for Casco Bay Trail
A resolution approved Monday supports turning the St. Lawrence & Atlantic rail line between Auburn and Portland into a section of the proposed 72-mile Casco Bay Trail.
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Four more men plead not guilty to assault charges in Morrill’s Corner shooting
The men are accused of being involved in a fight between 2 rival motorcycle clubs in Portland this summer.
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Auburn officials asked to support Casco Bay rail trail project
The council will vote on a resolution in support of turning the St. Lawrence and Atlantic rail line between Auburn and Portland into a section of the proposed Casco Bay Trail. Rail advocates have argued the rail line should be preserved.
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Homeless people are being moved more quickly in Portland, but some have nowhere to go
The city and social service organizations are struggling to help dozens of individuals sleeping outside who can’t or won’t stay in a shelter, but the mayor says Portland can only do so much.
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Windham man pleads not guilty to role in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack
Kaleb Cidre, 22, is one of 5 men arrested by Portland police last month and charged with elevated aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit elevated aggravated assault.
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MaineHousing awards nearly $13 million in tax credits to affordable housing projects
The seven projects include 141 units for older adults in Bath, Portland and Windham, and 179 units for families in Portland, Biddeford and Mexico.