Park rangers responded to a collapse and head injury, a major fall and a sailboat wreck ahead of the always-busy Fourth of July weekend.
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Body found in Maine pond while officials search for missing paddleboarder
Maine State Police are investigating the death on Crawford Pond as suspicious, a spokesperson said Thursday.
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Maine joins lawsuit alleging Trump administration shared Medicaid data for immigration enforcement
Federal officials say the data sharing is related to an effort to prevent abuse of the Medicaid program, but Maine and other states say it’s illegal and raises privacy concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
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Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course
The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine high court vacates part of damages paid to family of man who died after misdiagnosis
Justices ruled that Mercy Hospital should not have been mandated to pay $2 million in economic damages to the parents of 25-year-old Peter Smith, who died in 2017 from complications of Lyme disease.
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Attorney in Portland nominated to federal appeals court in Boston
Donald Trump has nominated Joshua Dunlap, a Scarborough resident who grew up in Vassalboro, to serve on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
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Severe storm pushes through southern, central Maine on Thursday afternoon
Areas of the state faced severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and lightning.
Posted inFood, Local & State
Smoothie bar brings healthy treats to Cumberland
The Daily Bar offers a variety of smoothies, shakes, coffee and more on Main Street.
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Kennebunk’s Brick Store Museum plans a summer of creativity and discovery
Season features hands-on programs, local art, and history.