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Troy Jackson was wrong about overdose prevention centers | Letter
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (110+ words) In 2019, I proposed overdose prevention centers as part of the solution to Maine’s opioid epidemic and overdoses. I mentioned in 2019 that these centers would help minimize spread of HIV and Hepatitis C, which we have seen spreading through Penobscot County…...
Former Brunswick school to become affordable housing
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (125+ words) The Brunswick Town Council decided Tuesday to move forward with a developer's plan to convert the former Hawthorne School into rental units and a daycare....
Portland seeks feedback on long-awaited plan for overhauling Franklin Arterial
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (456+ words) The city of Portland has unveiled a draft concept for redeveloping Franklin Arterial into a more neighborhood-centered and pedestrian-friendly corridor and is seeking public feedback before the plan is finalized. The draft plan for the busy thoroughfare between Marginal Way…...
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2+ day, 18+ hour ago (249+ words) Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each…...
Remembering Mainers’ thoughtful show of respect | Letter
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (11+ words) Although the trauma stays with me, so does the community response....
Portland council passes resolution requesting staff to fully enforce rent control
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (460+ words) The Portland Tenant's Union, claiming years of lax oversight, pressed city officials to take a harder line on rent control. Landlords say the system is unsustainable....
The Highlands’ Village orientation program earns Alzheimer’s Association recognition for 5th year
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (258+ words) The Highlands announces that its Village orientation program has once again been recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association, marking the fifth consecutive year the dementia care training program used at The Highlands has received this distinction. The recognition reflects The Highlands…...
Hannaford recalls ground beef product sold at Yarmouth location
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (21+ words) The recall applies to 81% lean and 19% fat ground beef, in-store trim products sold at the Yarmouth location on Monday....
South Portland could expand bus routes in western part of the city
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (50+ words) The City Council recommended adding a new route and improving frequency of existing ones....
South Portland could consider municipal ICE policy
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (535+ words) South Portland could consider an ordinance that reinforces a resolution that city staff, including the police force, are prohibited from cooperating with Immigration and Customs enforcement. Mayor Elyse Tipton proposed the workshop, to be held on Oct. 13, to look into…...