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Woman Raises Awareness About Dangerous 'Fourth-Trimester' Condition

Portland, Maine · Portland

Woman Raises Awareness About Dangerous 'Fourth-Trimester' Condition

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

A Fort Myers woman is on a mission to raise awareness about what can happen in the fourth trimester, the weeks after giving birth.See the Story

Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate

Senate · Portland

Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

The measure, which originally mandated a statewide 8:30 a.m. or later high school start time, was amended to create funding for districts to pilot a later start time.See the Story

Medical research funding must be preserved

Portland, Maine · Portland

Medical research funding must be preserved

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

I would like to thank Karin Tilberg for her May 23 op-ed that drew attention to possible cuts to research funding for ALS and other fatal diseases. In December of 2023, I lost my only sister to ALS. The manner of her cruel death still haunts me. I would like to ask everyone to please […]See the Story

Disgusted by Gutting of Social Safety Programs

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

In reading the May 23 news story concerning the political response to the bill forwarded to the U.S. Senate by House Republicans (“Golden and Pingree blast Republican budget after narrow approval in House”), I share the disgust with the blatant gutting of social safety programs to cover tax cuts for the rich. What surprises me […]Portland, Maine · Portland See the Story

Wrong to suggest electorate would take up arms

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

In a May 20 letter to the editor, “We need better enforcement of gun laws, not new laws,” the writer makes a shocking claim: “The Second Amendment is our most important amendment. Without it, the people would have no means to defend against a tyrannical government.” Since the Second Amendment predicates the right of the […]Gun Laws · Portland See the Story

Car crashes into Auburn home, narrowly misses woman watering lawn

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The driver, who police say does not have a license, is facing a list of charges.Portland, Maine · Portland Read Article

Plowing and sanding concerns raised at Casco town meeting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Casco residents voted on the fiscal year 2026 budget ahead of elections on June 10.Casco · Casco Read Article

Tough choices ahead for Scarborough school solution

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

As Scarborough’s School Building Advisory Committee enters the month of June, we find ourselves facing some very hard choices. We’ve been studying the problem, the scope of work needed, and listening to the community to understand what folks want and how much they’re willing to spend. And to be honest, the last survey left us […]Portland, Maine · Portland Read Article

Late closer finals and the Belmont at Cumberland – U.S. Trotting News

The $12,500 finals of the Rockland and Baxter Pacing Series highlight Belmont Stakes weekend at Cumberland Raceway, with the action starting Friday (June 6) with 10 races and continuing through Saturday (June 7) with a full card of lofty purses.Cumberland, Maine · Cumberland Read Article

Speed Cited in Crash that Knocked Out Power, Closed Road in Raymond

Coverage: 2 sources

Officials are asking drivers to avoid the intersection of Egypt Rd. and Webbs Mills Rd.Raymond · Raymond See the Story

Death Notice: Jay Fowler

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Fowler, Jay 15, of Scarborough and Biddeford, May 31, 2025. Celebration, June 11, 4-7 p.m., at Hobbs Funeral Home, ...Scarborough, Maine · Scarborough Read Article

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