Portland rent board recommends largest fine yet

With federal funding in doubt, Maine’s domestic violence resource centers freeze hiring. Resource centers around the state have frozen hiring and are operating understaffed in anticipation of funding shortfalls. Click the graphic to read this story by Yasmeen Khan.

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Families in Ocean Park embrace historical, festive Fourth of July celebration | Portland Press Herald

Somerset County officials oppose bill to limit work with immigration authorities | Morning Sentinel

Mobile home residents underwhelmed by new bill meant to squash rent hikes | Bangor Daily News

Portland rent board recommends its largest fine yet, accusing landlord of illegal rent hikes | Portland Press Herald

Maine's immigrant farmers keep growing despite cuts to USDA's local food program | Maine Public

How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs | Portland Press Herald

Maine Warden Service boosts patrols amid 'Operation Dry Water' safety campaign | News Center Maine

Amid escalating immigration crackdown, citizenship ceremony in Portland brings a flood of relief | Maine Public

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