The cat circus troupe and band sold out The Hill Arts on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting rescue cats.
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Portland man killed by train had battled years of mental illness
Brett Staples, who was homeless for several years before moving into a housing first community, was known for his constant smile, friends said.
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passivhausMAINE rounds out its 2024 training calendar
These training events are the result of a collaboration between passivhausMAINE and the Governor’s Energy Office, aimed at equipping Maine builders with the expertise needed to reduce the carbon footprint of both new and existing construction.
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Federal housing voucher program on pause in large swaths of Maine
MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
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Mexico man charged with helping Massachusetts gang sell drugs in Maine
An FBI agent says the gang recruits people addicted to drugs to help sell their products using their homes as bases.
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Maine Public to move Portland studio, build event space at old Public Market
Maine Public purchased the building at 320 Cumberland Ave. for $20 million.
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Judge denies emergency relief in lawsuit challenging limits on public funds for religious schools
The plaintiffs in the case have already filed a notice that they intend to appeal the order issued Thursday.
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Children’s museum receives over $200,000 to advance ethnic studies
The federal grant of $224,143 will help the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
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Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
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Buttigieg tours Portland marine terminal, Roux Institute site on second day in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was on the short list to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, is completing a national tour to highlight infrastructure investments.