More than 150 communities across the state are included in the latest round of state climate resilience grants announced by Gov. Janet Mills in Kennebunkport, which was heavily damaged by back-to-back storms in January 2024.
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RSU 73’s almost $25.97 million budget passes, bleachers approved
Voters also elected to continue the process of holding a budget meeting and referendum vote to approve the budget.
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Sabattus shooter likely suffered mental health crisis, police say
A gunman shot and killed his mother Wednesday on Route 9 in Sabattus before exiting the vehicle, shooting at passing cars and killing another person. He then turned the gun on himself.
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Letter: Americans must find their line in the sand
President Trump has not been in office for three months and he has managed to step over the limits of and raise the eyebrows of, many Mainers. I throw out a challenge to fellow Mainers, Democrats and Republicans alike, to draw their line in the sand. Ask yourself: “What if Trump did __? Then I […]
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Remains found behind former bowling alley in Jay identified
The skeletal remains were officially identified as a Livermore Falls man.
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Spruce Mountain teacher resigns following child exploitation charges
Jan Barlow, 47, of Auburn resigned Tuesday from the school district that serves Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls.
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Art teacher for Spruce Mountain schools charged with sexual exploitation of minor
Jan Barlow, 47, of Auburn, was arrested Saturday and also faces charges for allegedly trying to have the minor victim destroy evidence.
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Here are a few Maine hoop teams that could win gold next year
The Windham boys and South Portland girls are among 2025 state champions who could be favorites again.
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Maine must prepare for storms and climate change, lawmakers told
A proposal formed in the wake of last winter’s back-to-back storms to help communities prepare for bad weather and climate change was presented at a legislative hearing on Thursday.
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Saturday’s AA North basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the girls and boys regional finals at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.