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30 years later, Maine police still seek missing Milo man
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (120+ words) MILO, Maine " Maine State Police are renewing efforts to locate a man who went missing from Milo 30 years ago. Michael Madore was last seen in 1996, and investigators have found no evidence that he is living elsewhere, state police said in…...
A look at Maine’s April snowfall history
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (294+ words) PORTLAND, Maine " When the calendar flips to April, thoughts of warmer days, blooming flowers, and enjoyable weather comes to mind. Of course, in Maine, it's never that simple. More often than not we are dealing with significant snowfall during the…...
Easter candy comes with a higher price tag this year
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (303+ words) FREEPORT, Maine " With Easter just days away, many Maine families are filling baskets with chocolate bunnies and other sweets. But this year, those treats may come with a slightly higher price tag. According to some local candy makers, rising costs…...
Maine lawmakers approve funding for potential statewide school cell phone ban
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (465+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " The governor's wish for a statewide cell phone ban now has money backing it after legislators set aside funding in the state budget. The Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee recently signed off on $350,000 to support the initiative…...
Bangor makes progress in homelessness crisis with permanent housing, support services
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (385+ words) BANGOR, Maine " Bangor is facing a growing homelessness crisis, and a new housing project by BangorHousing Authority aims to move dozens of people off the streets and into safe, supportive homes. The project is part of the state's Home for…...
Maine opens applications for new paid family and medical leave program
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (394+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " Maine workers can now begin applying for benefits under the state's new Paid Family and Medical Leave program, marking a major step in a rollout that officials say will support families while strengthening the workforce. The Maine Department…...
First Aldi in Maine opens in Portland
1+ week, 3+ day ago (343+ words) PORTLAND, Maine " Maine's first Aldi grocery store is now open. The store took the place of the former Big Lots in the Pine Tree Shopping Center in Portland on Brighton Avenue." Customers started lining up before 2 a.m. to be the first…...
Maine's bridges have a feathered guardian
1+ week, 4+ day ago (152+ words) MAINE, USA " Maine's bridges have an unexpected hero in a creature renowned for its speed and hunting abilities, the peregrine falcon." The falcon often selects large bridges as its nesting sites when traditional cliffs are not available, according to a…...
'She’s An Asset': Meet the former Maine police officer helping women “take their power back”
1+ week, 5+ day ago (672+ words) PORTLAND, Maine " As a child, Autumn Schmidt's mother always wanted to instill a sense of strength in her. Growing up in Fairfield, Autumn first found her strength through karate. "My mom had been through domestic violence situations," Schmidt said. "She…...
Maine Senate backs free meals for preschoolers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (406+ words) A proposal to provide free school meals to Maine preschoolers is moving forward after gaining bipartisan support in the State Senate. Lawmakers approved the measure in a 2312 vote, expanding access to free breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children enrolled in…...