In the first 4½ months of this year, one-third of people arrested by Augusta police were homeless, a situation that’s not likely to change without housing and more services.
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Tenants Harbor woman identified as homicide victim after body found in Union pond
The medical examiner ruled 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart died in a homicide, but her cause of death and further details were not released.
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York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump signs his giant tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic
The legislation extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, slashes Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion, and provides for a massive increase in immigration enforcement. Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper projects that nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance under the law.
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Families in Ocean Park embrace historical, festive Fourth of July celebration
The Independence Day parade — complete with floats, costumes and a kazoo band — brought hundreds of people to the seaside village nestled in Old Orchard Beach on Friday.
Posted inFood, Local & State, News
Without a split-top bun, do you really have a Maine lobster roll?
Split-top buns, thought to have originated in Maine for Howard Johnson’s clam strip rolls, turn out to be the perfect vehicle for lobster rolls.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
‘The thrill of a lifetime’: What was competing on ‘Jeopardy!’ like for Maine man?
Jason Singer’s run on the show came to an end on Thursday night’s episode, but he will fondly remember the journey of joining his wife as a champion.
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‘Wall That Heals’ makes emotional debut in Farmington
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., opened in an official ceremony Thursday with retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills honoring Vietnam veterans and those lost in the conflict.
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Portland rent board recommends its largest fine yet, accusing landlord of illegal rent hikes
The rent board is seeking to fine Geoffrey Rice more than $170,000 for repeated rent control violations at 2 of his properties, but whether the punishment will be enforced remains unclear.