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A federal grant is pumping nearly $1 million into Maine's volunteer infrastructure over three years, helping nonprofits recruit and train the community helpers they desperately need. With one Portland organization relying on 6,000 volunteers to serve all 16 counties, the timing couldn't be better.
A Golden Sebright chicken from Portland, Maine just became the world's oldest living chicken at 15 years and 100 days old. Gertie has outlived dozens of flock mates and still loves chatting with her human friends.
The Portland High School boys basketball team went from tournament underdogs to state champions, beating top contenders to claim their first Gold Ball since 2017. The sixth-seeded Bulldogs defeated Camden Hills 76-60 in Maine's Class A final, proving that teamwork and perseverance can overcome any ranking.
A tiny bantam chicken in Maine just earned a Guinness World Record by living to almost 16 years old when most chickens barely make it past five. Her secret? Jazz music, homemade care, and probably some amazing genes.
Portland's innovative climate fund has raised $1 billion since 2019 by taxing large corporations, delivering free AC units to 20,000 low-income families and training 2,000 people for green jobs. Other cities across America are now following Portland's blueprint for climate action that puts vulnerable communities first.
After years of false starts, northern Maine's massive wind energy project is finally advancing, with multiple New England states teaming up to share costs and bring clean power to hundreds of thousands of homes. The Maine Public Utilities Commission is expected to announce winning bids this month for wind farms and transmission lines that could transform the region's energy future. #
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities time to understand how these power-hungry facilities will affect electric bills and the environment. At least 11 other states are watching closely as Maine tests a new way to balance tech growth with grid stability.
Maine students are climbing upward in reading and math scores, with steady improvements showing that post-pandemic recovery is gaining momentum. The state's newest assessment data reveals positive trends affecting 85,000 students across Maine.
More than 1,200 women plunged into Casco Bay waters Sunday, raising $2.3 million for cancer care in Maine's 19th annual Tri for a Cure. Since 2008, this all-women triathlon has generated over $26 million for cancer prevention and treatment access.
Two Maine foundations just donated $16,000 to help families afford hospice care in Northern Maine. The funds ensure no one is turned away from end-of-life comfort during their hardest moments.
Maine just became one of the first states to protect immigrant families across schools, healthcare facilities, and housing with sweeping privacy laws. The new measures aim to build trust between immigrant communities and public services.
Maine's clean energy sector added 614 jobs and 100 new businesses in 2024, outpacing the state's overall job growth. The industry now employs over 16,000 workers and contributes $3 billion to Maine's economy.
A 16-year-old Portland program is helping small business owners test their dreams in temporary storefronts before committing to permanent locations. Nearly 95% of the program's participants have successfully launched their businesses downtown.
While federal climate funding freezes, Portland's billion-dollar clean energy fund is helping vulnerable residents and inspiring 15 other cities to follow suit. The innovative fund taxes large corporations to power climate solutions designed by the communities most affected.
Portland is rallying over 400 cyclists this July to steal the world's largest e-bike ride record from Seattle. The friendly rivalry celebrates a decade of BIKETOWN and the city's growing love affair with electric bikes.
After years of setbacks, Maine just greenlit an 800-megawatt wind farm and transmission line that will create 2,500 jobs and save ratepayers $400 million. Four neighboring states are sharing costs to finally connect rural northern Maine to the regional power grid.
Over 1,000 Portland residents just pedaled into the record books with the world's largest electric bike ride. The Rose City more than doubled Seattle's previous record while celebrating a decade of bike sharing.
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson ditched her tour bus for a bike, riding with hundreds of Portland students just hours before her concert. The spontaneous collaboration happened in just three days after PE teacher Coach Balto invited her on social media.
Portland is inviting everyone to help break the world record for largest e-bike ride this July, celebrating a decade of its beloved BIKETOWN bike-share program. The city needs more than 405 riders to beat Seattle's 2018 record.
Three Portland high schools opening in 2029 will be the nation's first fully electric campuses, slashing emissions by 85% while giving students safer, modern facilities. Thanks to voter support, the $1.4 billion project proves climate action and better schools can go hand in hand.
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