A friendship forged in Lewiston 36 years ago brought two generations of exchange students together, decades apart.
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Maine interlibrary loan system on hold for weeks because of contract dispute
Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.
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Durham man on a mission to build affordable housing for people with physical disabilities
Developers hope a new 51-apartment building in Scarborough can serve as a model for Maine and the rest of the country.
Posted inConnections
Facebook auction set to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine
AUBURN — The 11th annual Bid for Wishes Facebook auction, which benefits Make-A-Wish Maine, is set to run from Monday to Monday, May 6-13. The auction offers hundreds of items for bidding, ranging from unique experiences and services to sought-after products. Those interested in donating items for the auction can call Fontaine Family at 207-784-3800. […]
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Biden administration awards $123 million in grants to shore up communities against climate change
Scarborough, Brunswick and Wells are among the communities in Maine that will get funding to conserve areas affected by climate change.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Overcrowded Maine schools face looming crisis when voters reject bonds
Districts such as Scarborough and others in southern Maine – where residents have balked at tax hikes – have few alternatives when they need to fund large construction projects.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
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Rep. Golden introduces legislation to halt Postal Service consolidation
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the USPS’ plan, which includes shifting some mail processing operations from Hampden to Scarborough, would be detrimental to reliable mail delivery.
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Hannaford, Market Basket, Shaw’s, Walmart: Check out the Press Herald’s comparison shopping
The cost of groceries has skyrocketed in recent years, but the price of food is only one factor attracting patrons to the big players in Maine’s shifting supermarket landscape.
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Leap day babies celebrate birthdays for ‘real’ this year
Leap day – Feb. 29 – only occurs once every 1,461 days, making those born on the date members of a pretty exclusive club.