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How a Northeastern grad student from Rwanda is uplifting Maine’s immigrant communities
Northeastern Global News - Massachusetts
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June 30, 2025
Rwandan Northeastern graduate student Germain Mucyo builds community in Maine through tech, mentorship and immigrant advocacy. Germain Mucyo volunteers with Maine Initiatives, a nonprofit that supports social, economic and environmental justice...
5 Remarkable Catholic sites not to miss in Maine
Aleteia
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June 30, 2025
Every state has its own unique Catholic history, but Maine’s may be one of the most fascinating owing to its deep roots. Every state has its own unique Catholic history, but Maine’s may be one of the most fascinating owing to the Catholic faith’s...
Maine could run out of money for public defenders, commission warns
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 24, 2025
Maine lawmakers didn’t budget enough money to pay for constitutionally mandated lawyers during the next fiscal year, members of the commission that oversees the system said. There’s a $13 million funding gap for the Maine Commission on Public...
4th of July Fireworks Guide for Southern Maine – 2025
WPOR 101.9 - Maine
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This Fourth of July in Southern Maine features festivities and events across the area. Maine’s coast is a popular spot for firework shows, and the following coastal towns and cities have announced firework launch times: Portland The Eastern...
Discover Vintage Treasures: Don’t Miss This Maine Pop-Up Event!
I-95 - Maine
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June 30, 2025
Looking for a fun Maine summer road trip idea? Shop till ya drop, this month in Portland! The Lost & Found Market is a vintage pop-up market in Maine, that features a variety of vendors & items, including clothing, decor, jewelry, records, and...
Roadside Attractions You Can Only Find in Maine
Big Country 96.9 - Maine
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June 30, 2025
You can find amazing roadside attractions all across the great state of Maine. Statues and Natural Wonders Take a memorable road trip and see everything from huge statues, one of a kind art and natural curiosities. Historical Sites and Amusement...
WATCH: Cars Line Up Deep For Grand Opening of Popeyes in Lewiston, Maine
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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June 30, 2025
The demand was high on opening day at the new Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen in Lewiston at Gendron Place. Cars were backed up almost into traffic! Where Did the Name Popeyes Come From? Reliance Hospitality Group via Facebook Reliance Hospitality...
Maine's 'Death with Dignity' law set to change
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 24, 2025
Maine's "Death with Dignity" law will soon change after Gov. Mills signed off on a bill that amends how the law works. Mainers living with terminal illnesses soon will not have to wait as long to take life-ending medication because physicians will...
Maine officials urge Congress to preserve clean energy tax credits
News Center Maine
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June 24, 2025
Maine leaders say proposed cuts to clean energy tax credits could threaten jobs and projects, warning of higher costs and slower climate progress. AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine leaders on Monday called on Congress to protect federal clean energy tax...
Maine leaders split on Pres. Trump's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- Members of Maine's Congressional delegation released statements about the situation in Iran Monday. Senator Angus King, who serves on both the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued a statement. “The President...
Maine’s moose population is in trouble. Ticks are to blame.
News Center Maine
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June 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — After the lobster, is there any creature in Maine that’s more iconic, more a part of the state’s identity, than the moose? About 65,000 moose roam the woods and fields and waterways of Maine. No state except Alaska has a larger...
Man charged with assaulting three women in Augusta
WABI - Maine
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June 29, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted three women in their 20’s in Augusta, according to a press release from the Augusta Police Department. Ethan Turley, 35, was taken into custody Friday night after an...
Man accused of firing a rifle in Maine neighborhood
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 30, 2025
A Bath man has been accused of firing a rifle around a Belgrade neighborhood. William Bamford, 41, has been charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, aggravated trafficking of a Scheduled W drug, theft by unauthorized taking,...
10 Famous Portland Maine Restaurants Featured on TV Food Shows
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 30, 2025
I've long since lost track of the countless hours I've spent watching food-centered TV shows. I'm literally watching one of those shows, while I write this. Reality competitions, cooking game shows, travel series, holiday specials, if it's about...
Maine communities open cooling centers amid extreme heat
FOX 23 - Maine
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Maine will experience the hottest temperatures so far of the season over the next few days. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for parts of the state. This will go into effect Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for feel-like temperatures...
"Irresponsible and cruel" Maine Senator slams Trump's spending bill
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 30, 2025
U.S. senators are expected to continue debating President Donald Trump's big bill of tax and spending cuts Monday morning as Republicans hope to conduct a final vote and send a modified version back to lawmakers in the U.S. House. Over the...
Portland fire officials investigate possible gas leak at Congress Street apartment building
News Center Maine
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June 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — Fire crews responded Monday to a report of a possible gas leak at a residential building on Congress Street, prompting a road closure in one of the city’s busiest areas. Fire officials said in an update that no gas leak was...
Maine braces for extreme heat as temperatures soar to season highs this week
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 23, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine will experience the hottest temperatures so far of the season over the next few days. An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for parts of the state. This will go into effect Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening as high...
From Ellsworth to Portland: Maine demonstrators travel to protest Gaza starvation
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Dozens of Mainers are about to head to New York to protest attacks on Gaza. On Saturday, the group traveled across the state to protest. Demonstrators finished the day with a rally in Portland. They started in Ellsworth...
Portland mulls measure to curb storefront vacancies
Mainebiz - Oregon
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As part of the city of Portland’s effort to stem the rising tide of vacancies, and vagrancy, along Congress Street in the Arts District, the office of Housing and Economic Development is proposing an ordinance to encourage property owners to fill...