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Portland, Maine Ranked Among Top 15 U.S. Cities for Staycations
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 3, 2025
It’s safe to say Portland has become quite the tourist hub these days. According to the Maine Office of Tourism, the Forest City welcomed over 2.8 million visitors last year. That’s quite a number. It’s like the entire population of Mississippi...
Maine Agents Seize $36K In Illegal Drugs From Ellsworth Hotel
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 3, 2025
Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop and search of an Ellsworth hotel room nets $36K in illegal drugs. Maine Police Arrest 3 People for Aggravated Drug Trafficking The suspects in this case are: George Pickard, 35, of Franklin, is...
Dmytro Skapintsev Joins Portland Trail Blazers for 2025 NBA Summer League
Mezha
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July 5, 2025
Dmytro Skapintsev, a Ukrainian center, has once again joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2025 NBA Summer League. This information has been confirmed on the team’s official website. In January of this year, Skapintsev moved to Portland’s...
Portland, Maine, Realtor Becomes 'Jeopardy!' Champion
92 Moose - Maine
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July 3, 2025
One of the most popular game shows in America, 'Jeopardy!', has become a generational part of many families lives. Couples and families watch the show together and many dream of one day gracing the Alex Trebek stage in an attempt to become a...
Medicaid cuts lead to rural Maine hospital closures and service reductions
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Now that President Trump's big tax bill has passed, analysts are taking a closer look at what major Medicaid cuts will mean for rural hospitals. More than 300 hospitals across the country are now at risk of closing...
Maine Governor Signs Two Bills For Rails to Trails – But Why Not Both?
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 2, 2025
Governor Mills signed two bills to remove state-owned inactive railroad tracks along the Kennebec River Rail Trail, the Berlin Subdivision between Portland and Yarmouth, and 31 miles of the Mountain Division rails from Fryeburg to Standish. Why...
From Maine to Maui, these are America's top 10 waterfront resorts for families
AOL
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There’s no vacation quite like a waterfront vacation. Whether it's a lakeside retreat or a family beach getaway, the scenic views and water adventures are never far away, and there's always something to do for everyone in the family. Drawing on my...
Maine lawmakers vote to recapitalize development program, but with risks to taxpayers
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 2, 2025
Maine lawmakers had to make some difficult funding choices this legislative session, but on adjournment day, a majority voted to recapitalize a program that leverages state-backed tax credits to lure investment in economic development projects....
Maine college student claims professor is discriminating against her based on political views
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 2, 2025
A student at Eastern Maine Community College says an opinion paper on the Second Amendment she wrote for a class was met with pushback from a professor who wrote in an email, "you clearly do not care about people as much as you care about...
Maine police department apologizes for AI-doctored evidence photo
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
Local News Police in Westbrook, Maine, issued an apology after sharing an AI-enhanced evidence photo on Facebook. The original photo is on the left; the image on the right was altered by AI. Westbrook Police Department A Maine police department...
Maine's congressional delegation rallies to save Job Corps centers
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine’s congressional delegation is opposing the recently announced closure of Job Corps centers both in the state and nationwide. The U.S. Department of Labor has said it plans to begin a “phased pause in operations” at the more than 120 centers...
Floats Are Back, Baby! A&C Soda Shop Is Serving Up Summer Nostalg
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 9, 2025
Real question, when was the last time you enjoyed a proper ice cream float? The real, fizzy, creamy deal? It’s been a minute for me, for sure, so let’s make our way to A&C Soda Shop in South Portland because the floats are back baby. Nostalgic to...
Maine officials react to Senate’s passage of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
WABI - Maine
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July 2, 2025
Washington, D.C. & AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI, Gray D.C.) - Senate Republicans narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s domestic policy package on Tuesday after a overnight voting session. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the...
Portland Public Schools offer kids and teens free meals during summer
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine has the highest level of food insecurity in New England, according to data from Maine.gov. That’s why Portland Public Schools are serving free meals this summer. Nutritious meals will be provided to all children and...
The dream of owning a rustic Maine waterfront camp is dead
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 4, 2025
While the number of homes for sale in Maine is growing, real estate agents from across the state aren’t seeing that trend extend to rustic waterfront camps. Redfin reports housing inventory in Maine is on the upswing, with more than 7,300 listings...
Maine’s 20 Top-Rated Lighthouses You Need to Visit
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 2, 2025
As a coastal state, it’s no surprise that Maine’s lighthouse scene is quite impressive. Each beautiful structure stands out with its own unique charm, giving it a distinct identity. Over time, their character becomes even more remarkable. With...
Maine CDC Warning About World's Deadliest Creature
B98.5 - Maine
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July 2, 2025
The Maine Centers for Disease Control has a dire warning for people who spend a lot of time outside during the summer months. We have previously told you that the world's deadliest creature is very active in many parts of New England during the...
Maine Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Pine State News - Maine
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July 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in Maine, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...
Maine nurses rally against health care cuts in 'big, beautiful bill'
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- Nurses in Maine rallied against the “big, beautiful bill” outside Senator Susan Collins' office Tuesday, moments before the Senate voted to pass it. It was part of nationwide protests by National Nurses United, the country's...
Maine police apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs
WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
HAPPENED -- AND TELLS US HOW TO SPOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -- IN THIS "GET THE FACTS." "WESTBROOK POLICE DEPARTMENT POSTED A PHOTO OF EVIDENCE SEIZED IN A DRUG BUST - THEY EDITED IT TO ADD THEIR BADGE - INVERTEDLY CHANGING SOME ELEMENTS OF THE...