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Why a Lincoln Middle School secretary is calling for the superintendent's resignation

16 hours ago | newscentermaine.com | Sharon Rose

PORTLAND, Maine — A secretary at Lincoln Middle School in Portland is calling for the resignation of the school district's superintendent. Nico Wales says Dr. Ryan Scallon completely botched the aftermath of a high-profile incident involving a teacher last fall and should step down or be removed because of it.
Homelessness in Maine increases while funding for shelters remains stagnant

1 day ago | newscentermaine.com | Rya Wooten

AUGUSTA, Maine — Organizers from Homeless Voices for Justice held a silent demonstration Wednesday outside the State House to raise awareness of the continuing homelessness crisis in Maine after the only emergency shelter in York County closed last week. The York County Shelter, managed by the nonprofit York County Shelter Program, was forced to close because of funding issues, displacing 37 people. The shelter had been operating for 45 years.
Recent suicides renew plea for stronger measures and barriers on bridges

2 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Caroline LeCour

KITTERY, Maine — Communities and mental health advocates are pushing for more suicide prevention efforts on bridges connecting Maine and New Hampshire bridges after three deaths in just two weeks. The tragic events have renewed calls for stronger suicide prevention measures, such as better signage and physical barriers, on the Piscataqua River Bridge and the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge bridges.
Dozens of Maine homeowners face foreclosure after USDA acts on years-old loan defaults

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Caroline LeCour

MAINE, USA — As homeownership continues to stretch out of reach for many, dozens of existing homeowners in rural Maine are facing foreclosure, according to court documents. The recent series of foreclosure filings is related to what are known as Section 502 loans, issued by the US Department of Agriculture. The loan program is aimed at low-income, rural residents to give them a chance at home ownership. Close to $300M dollars in Section 502 loans have been administered in Maine since 2012.
Maine businesses brace for drop in Canadian tourists ahead of summer season

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, Maine’s tourism economy is shifting into high gear. Hotels, restaurants, and retail shops are preparing for the annual summer surge, but there's concern that fewer Canadians will join the crowd this year. According to Gov. Janet Mills, Canadian travelers comprised 5% of Maine’s visitors in 2024.
The Portland Museum of Art is taking a pause amid expansion plans

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Rob Caldwell

PORTLAND, Maine — After a sometimes heated, two-year battle over its plans to expand its campus on Congress Square, the Portland Museum of Art is hitting the pause button. "The museum right now is kind of settling back and trying to have a healing moment," PMA Director Mark Bessire said, "and deciding, how do we move forward with the existing project?" That project, a dramatic, $100 million addition to the main building, was unveiled in January 2023.
Mainers experience a day without childcare as early childhood learning providers grapple with current challenges

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Rya Wooten

GORHAM, Maine — Childcare centers nationwide, including some in Maine, closed their doors Monday in observance of "A Day Without Childcare." Many childcare providers participated to show state and local legislators and communities how essential childcare is. Seedlings to Sunflower's executive director and founder, Meghann Carrasco, said the childcare and early childhood learning profession faces several challenges right now.
Here's how the internet is reacting to Mavs winning the No. 1 overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Krista Summerville

DALLAS β Yes, both the Dallas Wings and now the Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 1 overall picks in their respective 2025 drafts, marking a significant milestone for Dallas sports. In a surprising turn of events, the Mavs won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with just a 1.8% chance of landing the top pick. This victory is a chance for the injury-plagued franchise an opportunity to select Duke star Cooper Flagg. As you can imagine, this news sent North Texas fans and the internet into a frenzy.
Old Port Square: Developer plans to construct tallest building in Maine

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

PORTLAND, Maine — A major transformation is in the works in the heart of downtown Portland, and it includes what could become the tallest building in Maine. The project, called Old Port Square, is led by Tim Soley, president of the Portland-based development firm East Brown Cow, along with Safdie Architects. It centers around a four-acre block bordered by Exchange, Union, Fore, and Middle Streets, an area currently dominated by office buildings.
Opera in the Pines offers 'relatable' performances with local settings

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Rob Caldwell

PORTLAND, Maine — Perhaps you’re not a fan of opera. But, would you be more likely to attend a performance if it were staged at a lobster restaurant on the coast of Maine and came with a three-course meal? Opera in the Pines, an alternative opera company founded in 2022 by three singers raised in Maine, is betting the answer to that question is yes.