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10 Best High Schools in Maine, According to U.S. News & World Report
Maine has some great high schools, and 10 of the best are surprising. WMTW reported that a new study from U.S. News & World Reports ranked the best public high schools across the country. It looked at over 17,000 schools, and 126 from Maine made the list. They use six...
Maine’s health department rarely investigates when residents wander away from their care facilities
This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Maine Monitor . Haru Coryne contributed data reporting. Late one morning in May 2021, a resident of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, spotted an “elderly, disoriented” man standing in a driveway, according to a police report. The resident called police and then followed the man on foot as he wandered to a nearby intersection.
Brunswick-Topsham community holds Memorial Day parade
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Spectators and participants braved the cool, damp weather for the annual Brunswick-Topsham Memorial Day parade and observances held Monday. The annual Memorial Day events included a parade and several observances at locations in the community. It was one of numerous ceremonies held in Maine and across the U.S. to honor fallen service members.
Local Alert: Delay in Trash & Recycling Pickup, Resumes Tomorrow
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Memorial Day Updates: Town Hall Closure and Parade Details
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Portland, Maine, Has New Street Sweeper Named ‘Meryl Sweep’
If you're ever in downtown Portland, there's a new bright green street sweeper that may catch your eye, and it's named Meryl Sweep. Portland Downtown is a non-profit Downtown Improvement District that began in 1992 to represent the business, cultural, and residential community of downtown Portland, Maine. Its mission, according to its website, is "to create a cleaner, safer, well-managed downtown so that Portland can successfully compete as an environment in which to live, do business, shop, and visit."
Miles for Mills Returns for an Epic Weekend of Fun in Maine
This weekend, Maine is set to have the highly-anticipated Miles for Mills event! I am so eager to take part in this event again, and my running shoes are laced up! I, along with thousands of other Mainers, will take part in this iconic event that promises to be moving and memorable for all!
Scarborough BMV closes temporarily for repairs
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Scarborough branch of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles closed starting Saturday for repairs that are expected to take several weeks to complete. A roof drain on the branch building broke after a particularly cold day in February 2023, causing water to leak into the office below.
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