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Portland Fire & Safety: Crews knocked down a roof fire at 5 Portland Pier Wednesday night; no injuries were reported and the cause is still under investigation. Lewiston Arson Probe: Fire officials say a vacant, condemned Lewiston building caught fire again Tuesday—and the State Fire Marshal now classifies it as arson after an earlier July blaze was ruled accidental. Public Works & Planning: Portland released a new draft for redesigning Franklin Street, aiming to remove the median, add protected bike lanes and wider sidewalks, and reduce crashes after 187 reported incidents (2021-2023). Maine Politics: Bobby Charles’ sister, Anita Charles, publicly backed Hannah Pingree, citing abortion and education concerns plus a personal account of childhood sexual abuse; Charles responded at a separate press conference. Energy & Economy: Maine regulators approved what could become the state’s largest clean energy project—an 800-megawatt wind farm with a 111-mile transmission line—projected to save ratepayers up to $425 million. Environment: Maine is monitoring a Casco Bay algal bloom that can harm fish and shellfish, though it’s not expected to affect humans. Immigration Policy (South Portland): The city may consider an ordinance barring city employees from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.

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Maine schools still teach reading in ways that aren’t proven to work

Maine schools still teach reading in ways that aren’t proven to work

Maine approves state's largest-ever wind farm, says it could save ratepayers up to $425 million

Maine approves state's largest-ever wind farm, says it could save ratepayers up to $425 million

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Maine GOP governor candidate’s sister backs Democratic opponent

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Governor Mills Announces Retirement of Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty

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Governor Mills Announces Retirement of Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty

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