In recent years, the Democrat from Windham had become a fervent critic of Maine’s child protective system.
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Tick check? This hiker starts with naked skin and a lint roller
After a bad case of anaplasmosis, author Mark LaFlamme now has a strict tick-check regimen. Here are his recommendations.
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Massachusetts man found dead off coast near Bremen
The Maine Marine Patrol said it is investigating the death of the 74-year-old sailor, who was reported missing Sunday.
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Mainers’ true crime podcast is basis for Hulu documentary on Alaska shooting
‘Blood & Myth’ is based on the Audible Original “Midnight Son,” from Portland-based audio producers Josie Holtzman and Isaac Kestenbaum, which explored an Alaskan shooting and Indigenous culture.
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Mainers’ economic outlook varies by party, income, according to UNH poll
Most of the respondents in the Pine Tree State Poll agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago and only about a fifth believe their households are better off.
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Maine’s space industry, facing pushback on land, looks to the sea
The Maine Space Corporation, which lawmakers recently voted to make a nonprofit, is looking into sea-based launch platforms.
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Hiram man killed after car crashes in flames in Casco
The single-vehicle crash occurred on State Park Road early Sunday morning.
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2 women killed in boat accident on Flagstaff Lake
A third woman is in critical condition after a pontoon flipped with 7 passengers on board Saturday afternoon.
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Massachusetts man charged with murder in Portland chef’s death
Christopher Caron, 42, was arrested Saturday and charged in the killing of Declan Perry, 27.
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Families flock to New Gloucester orchard for apple picking, corn maze
Opening day at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester brought apples, cider, pumpkins and doughnuts as the fall season kicks off.