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Maine’s health department rarely investigates when residents wander away from their care facilities
MAINE, USA — 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.
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...
The 207 Interview: Republican congressional candidate Andrew Piantidosi
PORTLAND, Maine — On June 11, a primary will decide who the Republican nominee will be in the race for the U.S. House seat in Maine's First District. The two primary candidates are Ron Russell and Andrew Piantidosi. Here is a quick look at Piantidosi:. Residence: Cape Elizabeth. Political...
Local Alert: Delay in Trash & Recycling Pickup, Resumes Tomorrow
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You’ve Seen the Portland, Maine, ‘Hopeful’ Sign Everywhere, but What Does It Mean?
Guys, I'm a repeat offender of seeing this cool sign everywhere and totally supporting it as if I know where it comes from when I don't. I had zero clue (and neither did my friends), but we knew it was colorful, cheery, and motivational, so I guess we just never asked what else it could be?
Biden approves Maine's major disaster declaration request for April nor'easter
AUGUSTA, Maine — President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration requested by Gov, Janet Mills in response to a damaging April nor'easter. Mills announced the approval Friday in a news release from her office, stating the declaration will help Cumberland and York counties recover from the two-day storm that caused significant infrastructure damage.
What’s Up With the Giant Mound of Shells in Portland, Maine?
There is a huge pile of shells near the Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine. Why?. One person suggested that it might be the beginning of a midden to help stop erosion from all the storms. Maybe it's a midden. Wait, what's a midden?. According to UMaine,. Shell middens are cultural...
This Rock on Temple Street in Portland, Maine, Isn’t What It Appears to Be
I have worked at One City Center in downtown Portland, Maine, for almost 25 years, and have walked by this big rock across from our building on Temple Street hundreds of times. I never realized until now that it's not a rock. If you're ever on Temple Street in front...
EPA grants Maine up to $28 million to replace lead pipes
PORTLAND, Maine — The Environmental Protection Agency is granting states across the country millions of dollars to identify and replace lead pipes. Lead pipes have been banned in Maine since 1926, which puts the state decades ahead of others. Maine could receive as much as $28,650,000 over the next...
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