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‘Not enough resources’: Portland man killed by train suffered from schizophrenia, father says
PORTLAND, Maine — It has been just over a week since a 34-year-old Portland man wasstruck and killed by an Amtrak Downeaster train. Police say the man, Brett Staples, was trespassing on the tracks, but his family is searching for answers and hoping his tragic story can bring about positive change.
Washburn August Festival will celebrate veterans, community
A one-person play and the dedication of a new tribute at the Washburn Area Veterans Memorial Park will be among highlights of the town’s summer festival. The Washburn August Festival is slated this year from Friday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 18. The weekend draws people from around The...
UPDATE: Missing 16-Year Old Girl in Southern Maine Safely Found
UPDATE: The Scarborough Police Department says Kira Jewett has returned home safely. The Scarborough Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Kira Jewett, a missing 16-year-old girl. She left her home near Meeting House Road early on Aug. 14. Kira was last seen wearing a pink...
A combined childcare and affordable housing project has received approval from Portland officials
The Portland Planning Board has approved a combined affordable housing and childcare project in downtown Portland. The top four floors of the six-story building would house 60 apartments, with 80% designated as affordable. The bottom floors would be the home of the service provider, Youth & Family Outreach, and provide childcare and pre-K to 110 children.
Lions gearing up for Balloon Fest
The Mapleton Lions Club thanks everyone who came out to the Northern Maine Fair and enjoyed food at the Lions Den. In fact Saturday may have been the best single day for the club in the three years they have been operating the food booth. The club’s new doughboy cooking...
Bangor has to replace its new public bathrooms
BANGOR (BDN) -- Bangor’s four public bathrooms will be removed and sent back to the manufacturer after the city found they don’t meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The error was in schematics prepared by a third party firm, which were given to the manufacturer to construct...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Co-living residential space proposed for J.J. Newberry building in downtown Portsmouth
Developer Mark McNabb is proposing to renovate the former home of the J.J. Newberry department store and turn the downtown property into a major mixed-use project, including innovative “high density co-living” spaces. The first story spaces at 15 Congress Street – the one-time home of J.J. Newberry’s –...
New Hampshire Now Has Its Own Smithsonian Story
When you hear the word "Smithsonian", does your mind wander to Washington, D.C.?. The Smithsonian National Museum is a marvel compilation of 17 museums in the the D.C. area, including the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, and American Art Museum. It's a destination for students,...
Healthy Conversations Series schedule, hospital recognitions: Seacoast health news
Portsmouth Regional Hospital Nationally recognized for commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates PORTSMOUTH – Portsmouth Regional Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation Bronze quality achievement award for following best practices when treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates. This is PRH’s first Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation recognition. ...
Maine Things To Do | Biddeford River Jam Festival, Summerfest 2024, Machias Blueberry Run
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Things To Do the week of August 13 through August 19. Where: Scarborough High School Sports Complex, Scarborough. When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app.
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