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Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 'Objects and Power' exhibition at MECA&D critically examines museum practices and the ethics of artifact display and repatriation. Portland Press Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Underdog Candles, initially an LGBTQ+ fundraiser, has grown into a flourishing small business highlighted in ARC Maine's Small Business Saturday feature. WGME
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine braces for potential nor'easter with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow during Thanksgiving, making travel uncertain. FOX23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bridget Rauscher has been appointed as Portland's new Public Health Director, succeeding the former director who departed for a role at the University of New England. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ After a ranked choice tabulation confirmed Democratic Incumbent Congressman Jared Golden's win over Republican challenger Austin Theriault in Maine's Second Congressional District race, a hand recount is scheduled to start December 2. FOX23
- ➤ Portland's inclusionary zoning rules meant to increase affordable housing are being scrutinized for possibly favoring hotel development over housing projects, amidst mixed feedback from developers and city officials. WGME
- ➤ A federal judge ruled that lobstermen in Maine must comply with a state rule requiring monitors on boats to track their location, dismissing claims that it violates privacy rights. FOX23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maine DHHS proposes significant staffing revisions for assisted living and residential care facilities to improve resident care, following an investigation revealing rights violations. WGME
- ➤ Several recalls of cannabis products in Maine due to mold and bacteria have prompted calls for a review of the state's testing standards. WGME
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Gobble Gobbler from Cheese Louise in Portland combines grilled cheese with Thanksgiving dinner flavors, offering a unique and satisfying comfort food experience. Portland Press Herald
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The Nutcracker by Maine State Ballet
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Holiday Extravaganza at Highland Farm
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Mr Sun's Interpretation of Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
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