More than a dozen schools received ‘swatting’ calls, which came from the same IP address that’s been used in previous hoaxes.
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Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
Homeowners in Gorham Connector’s path brace for impact
More than 20 years after the Maine Turnpike Authority began the conversation about building the 5-mile, 4-lane toll highway, homeowners who would be displaced by the project still find their lives hang in the balance.
Scientist warns that increased shipping could turn Casco Bay into ‘bioinvasion hotspot’
A Biddeford scientist has identified 3 new invasive species in Casco Bay that he has tied back to Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that visits Portland weekly.
As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf
Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.
Maine’s long-term care facilities struggle amid labor shortage
The shortage affects nursing home and assisted-living jobs of all kinds, from nurses and personal care assistants, to food service workers and maintenance staff.
Former Maine CDC director Shah: State must prepare for health impacts of climate-driven flooding
Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.
Is it summer or fall in Maine? Depends on whom you ask
The first three weeks of September fall into a gap between the meteorological and astronomical starts of fall, and fluctuating temperatures add to the uncertainty.
Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor
Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.
Just by sitting in his lawn chair, South Portland man left legacy of joy
Leon Johnson’s simple act of sitting outside his home and waving to drivers had a big impact.