Though Avelo Airlines says it has not carried out any deportations from Maine, some city leaders are also concerned that they would be unable to track or prevent such flights.
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Maine’s busiest shelter is losing millions in state funding
After months of clashing over General Assistance reimbursements to local emergency shelters, DHHS adopts a new rule that will slash Portland’s rate nearly in half.
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Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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UMaine Augusta students among those floating climate resiliency ideas for Casco Bay
Concepts ranging from floating communities to elevated over-water bike paths populate the final exhibition of a multi-university design studio intended to help Portland and South Portland prepare for rising sea levels, warming temperatures and increasing extreme weather.
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Homeless people are being moved more quickly in Portland, but some have nowhere to go
The city and social service organizations are struggling to help dozens of individuals sleeping outside who can’t or won’t stay in a shelter, but the mayor says Portland can only do so much.
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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.
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Democratic lawmakers, developer endorse Harris’ plans to ease affordable housing crisis
A June poll found that 15% of people surveyed identified housing and affordable housing as a top issue in Maine, ahead of the economy and the cost of living.
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Harris campaign launches effort to get out the vote among Black Mainers
Maine House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-OH, and other officials from Maine launched Black Mainers for Harris-Walz at a Portland rally on Wednesday.
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Maine House cancels session after Portland lawmaker has medical emergency
Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, was taken to a hospital but a fellow lawmaker said he was expected to be released Tuesday.
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Snowstorm targeting southern Maine on Tuesday
Wintry conditions will return quickly, with up to six inches of snow in Portland and higher totals for York County.