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Portland, Maine offers coastal charm and culinary delights
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (729+ words) Portland, Maine offers coastal charm and culinary delights'USA Today Portland, Maine offers coastal charm and culinary delights Portland, Maine, is a character-rich part of the New England territory, known for its beautiful coastal views, vibrant culinary scene and historical charm....
How modular housing can help solve Maine’s affordable home shortage
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (1480+ words) SOUTH PARIS " Modular construction has been around longer than most people realize, and it played a role in relieving the housing crisis that came with the California Gold Rush of 1848. More than 5,000 preassembled homes were built in New York and…...
What was Maine's role in the American Revolution? This exhibit reveals all
43+ min ago (188+ words) Pathways to Freedom: Maine Stories of the American Revolution" explores the American Revolution through the lens of key Maine moments, where geography, natural resources, and a contested border with ... Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Maine experience…...
Janet Mills says she approves of ‘millionaire’s tax’ approved by Maine budget panel
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (587+ words) Democrats on the Legislature's budget committee signed off early Thursday on an addition to the two-year budget headlined by'the inclusion of a "millionaire's tax" and Gov. Janet Mills' proposed $300 "affordability checks" " and Mills appears likely to back both proposals if…...
Policy change virtually stops new community solar development in Maine
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (878+ words) By Billy Ludt | April 2, 2026 Lawmakers are trying to find solutions to the mounting economic weight of energy costs on utility customers. To address this, the Maine Legislature revised its net energy billing (NEB) program for non-residential participants last year, but…...
Maine Supreme Court weighs legality of expanding ranked-choice voting
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (46+ words) The debate centers around a bill that would define the winner of a ranked-choice election as the candidate with the most votes. The debate centers around a bill that would define the winner of a ranked-choice election as the candidate…...
Built, broken, rebuilt: The wild history of Maine's famous pier
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (446+ words) OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (WGME) -- The Old Orchard Beach pier is one of the most iconic landmarks in Maine. The pier made its grand debut in 1898 and has been rebuilt several times since then. "It was the second pier for…...
Bangor city councilor caught complaining about school budget and 'illegals"
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (208+ words) Wayne Mallar was elected to the Bangor city council in 2024. (Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN) BANGOR, Maine (WGME) " A Bangor city councilor was caught on a hot mic complaining about a proposed school department budget hike and programs for "illegals" in…...
Maine’s direct caregivers need cost of living increases | Letter
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (305+ words) As a registered nurse since 2002, I have worked in a variety of settings throughout my career, including a significant amount of time in the long-term care sector. Currently, I serve as the executive director of Affinity Care of Maine, providing…...
Active transportation should be the way forward for Maine | Letter
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (202+ words) I thought the recent AP article on driving our cars differently would include more tips on driving our car'less, not just about ways to save money because of the increase in gas price. Active transportation should be encouraged for'both physical…...