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Lewiston voters approve stricter needle exchange rules

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston residents voted to amend the city’s syringe service program. Question 1 mandates a one-for-one needle exchange, with a daily 20-syringe limit per person. It also prohibits mobile exchange units and requires exchange programs to operate from one location. It is much stricter than the...

Lewiston, ME · 7d
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‘Presidential Campaign Rhetoric’ Puts Bates at Center of Polls

To Professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano, her class Presidential Campaign Rhetoric provides a unique experience for Bates students. “I want people to see the interdisciplinary nature of a Bates education and the practical real world application. It’s really easy to sit in classes and critique theories and experiences and social movements and politics but when you have to think about how you’re going to do it…it gets a lot harder,” she said.

Lewiston, ME · 9d
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WATCH: Maine Schools Administrator Cites Islam to Ban Dogs from School

A public schools administrator in Maine wants dogs kept out of classrooms, citing Islamic traditions that consider canines unclean, despite the therapeutic and teaching value his critics say the animals can provide. Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed, Portland Public Schools’ assistant superintendent for student, family and community partnerships, raised Islamic religious concerns...

Portland, ME · 10d
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South Portland voters reject $88M proposal for new police, fire station

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- South Portland voters have rejected a proposal to build a new police and fire station to replace the aging buildings. The city proposed constructing two new stations rather than renovating the current facility on Anthoine Street, where both departments are located on the same lot.

South Portland, ME · 7d
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Windham-Raymond District to Decide Whether to Name New Middle School After Late Lawmaker, Child Advocate Bill Diamond

There’s an effort to name the new Windham-Raymond middle school after late Democratic Maine lawmaker and child advocacy group founder Bill Diamond. John Cressy is behind the effort, and he says Diamond was unusual in his ability to work in a bipartisan effort. “That was just him,” said Cressy....

Windham, ME · 9d

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Pageant crowns Maine USA ambassadors

The 18th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant and Green Carpet Fundraiser Event was held recently in South Portland, with 83 vying for titles, scholarships and the opportunity to represent the Unite Against Bullying ME Crown CARES project in Maine schools. The titleholders will be traveling to Orlando, Florida in July...

South Portland, ME · 7d

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South Portland residents vote down largest bond issue in Maine

South Portland voter struck down the biggest bond issue in the state. The city sought $88.6 million for public safety. The money would've gone toward building a new central fire station on Broadway and Anthoine Street and a new police station in the Cash Corner neighborhood. However, in order for...

South Portland, ME · 8d

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Falmouth chiropractor relocates to larger lease in Portland

Alchemy Chiropractic LLC, led by Dr. Sergey Terrio, relocated from 251 U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth to a larger space at 222 Auburn St. in Portland. The solo practice leased 1,368 square feet of professional office space under a five-year lease agreement with MSP Professionals LLC. Michael Atienza of Atienza...

Portland, ME · 8d

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After weeks of debate, Portland approves plan for city staff to run winter warming shelter

After weeks of debate, the Portland City Council agreed Monday night to use more than $700,000 in opioid settlement money to fund a nightly winter warming shelter at an industrial space on the city outskirts. The city initially had an agreement with a Biddeford nonprofit to operate the warming center...

Portland, ME · 8d

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Harpswell voters send Golek back to House, continue support for Democrats

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Harpswell voters continued the town’s recent trend, backing Democratic candidates by lopsided margins across the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3. State Rep. Cheryl Golek, a second-term Democrat who lives on Harpswell Neck, received 2,229 votes to 1,313 for political newcomer Braeden Webber, a...

Harpswell, ME · 7d

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Mobile home ordinances on the ballot in Maine: Results

Maine · 6d

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Maine school official raises Muslim religious objections to classroom dogs as district weighs policy changes

Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed cited Islamic beliefs about dog saliva as impure during a Portland Public Schools policy committee meeting on classroom pets.

Portland, ME · 10d

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Equal to the Task — And Then Some

A new memoir shows us the power of purpose-driven leadership in American business.

Brunswick, ME · 9d

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Portland opens new playground at Reiche Elementary School

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Children in Portland have a new place to play. Monday, city leaders celebrated the grand opening of the new Reiche Playground at Reiche Elementary School. The city's park, recreation and facilities department says it got a lot of feedback from residents on how they wanted the park to look.

Portland, ME · 8d

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Portland City Council committee to discuss proposed changes to Creative Portland governance

The Portland City Council’s Legislative and Nominating Committee will discuss proposed changes to Creative Portland’s governance Tuesday, Nov. 3, including amendments that the organization’s current board says could end its existing structure. The 8 a.m. meeting, scheduled for Election Day, lists the item as a “Discussion of...

Portland, ME · 9d

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'We are not alarmed': Maine election officials to monitor DOJ election monitors

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The U.S. Department of Justice will be sending federal election monitors to three Maine cities Tuesday, similar to what they've done in the past. In all, the DOJ plans to send 1,000 monitors across the country to all 50 states. In Maine, the Secretary of State's Office...

Maine · 8d

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Ranked-choice voting returns in two Maine congressional races

Maine · 8d

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Medomak Valley Senior Citizens News

Medomak Valley Senior Citizens met Monday, Oct. 19 at the North Nobleboro Community Hall. Doors opened at 9:30 a.m., and bingo began at 10 a.m. Sandra Webster won the special bingo game. There were 16 members at the Halloween party, with the tables decorated with tablecloths and napkins, candy dishes,...

Nobleboro, ME · 13d

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Why Maine's coastal towns have shifted from Republican to Democratic

Maine · 7d

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Portland schools launches state's first Black studies curriculum, emphasizing local history

At the Indigo Arts Alliance studio in Portland last month, journalist and musician Samuel James addressed a group of 7th graders. "Can everybody here me, okay? Okay, I'm going to tell you all just a real quick history about being Black in America," he said. That history, he said, hinges...

Portland, ME · 8d