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Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
State police investigating Waldoboro death as a homicide
A person doing a well-being check at a Genthner Road home in Waldoboro on Saturday called 911, where police found the body of Levern Kelley.
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Camp Ellis celebrates summer, working waterfront at Harborfest
The Saco neighborhood joyfully celebrated preservation and resilience of its fishing community and shoreline with games, food, music and a “crab derby.”
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Maritime memorial celebrates life of Maine paddleboarder killed in Union
A procession of boats, some decked out with flowers, honored Sunshine Stewart on Sunday in the Tenants Harbor section of St. George where she lived.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Religion and Values
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.
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Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Scarborough
The Amtrak train struck the person around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday evening, said Scarborough Police.
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Mother charged with manslaughter after toddler found dead in vehicle in Milford
Maine State Police arrested a woman from Pennsylvania after her 3-year-old was found dead Saturday evening.
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Game wardens recover 2 bodies in Grand Falls Flowage
The victims were anglers from Texas and Massachusetts, and the deaths are not considered suspicious.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine hospitals wait years to be reimbursed for serving low-income residents
Hospitals are already under financial strain. Federal and state policies affecting Maine’s Medicaid program will only add pressure.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.
In a July report, researchers outline issues with the formula’s reliance on property tax value, and possible solutions. Now lawmakers will be able to decide if they want to implement changes.