Portland mayor works on building consensus to reduce homelessness

Dear Maine Monitor Reader,

This Thanksgiving, I want to start off with a short personal note. I’m honored to be the person who curates your Maine news every day, sharing with you original Monitor reporting and informative news of the day from across Maine. It’s so rewarding hearing your feedback and how this newsletter keeps you informed.

Today, along with all my colleagues on The Maine Monitor team, I’ll be giving thanks for the incredible community of readers and members who value the journalism we do and who make it possible for us to keep at it!

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family.

Sincerely,

George Harvey, Digital Editor

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Repairs made to Pennesseewassee dam to prevent ‘catastrophic’ failure. Engineers discovered the damaged sections during an inspection prompted by lakeside property owners’ complaints about low water levels. Read this story by Jon Bolduc.

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Absentee ballot data: Democrats account for more than twice the number of Republicans in most recent Maine election | News Center Maine

How will Maine's new streaming tax impact your monthly subscriptions? | WGME

Veteran and self-described 'non-politician' files for GOP nomination in 2nd Congressional District | Maine Public

Portland mayor works on building consensus to reduce homelessness in Maine's largest city | News Center Maine

What Maine hunters and anglers should know about the ‘Big Brother Bill’ | Bangor Daily News

Mainers urged to shop local on Small Business Saturday | MaineBiz

33 years ago, a Lewiston girl planted a blue spruce. Now, it’s the city’s Christmas tree | Sun Journal

In Wabanaki communities, giving thanks is common. But the holiday is complicated. | Portland Press Herald

Marine Mammals of Maine release 100th seal since opening rehab facility | Maine Public

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