Town planners recommend a portion of a large parcel should be rezoned industrial.
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Gov. Mills authorizes Maine health care providers to administer this year’s COVID-19 vaccine
The order recommending vaccines for most Mainers 6 months and older comes on the heels of similar moves in other New England states that are looking to sidestep the federal government’s restrictions on who can get vaccinated.
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Stephen King faces conservative backlash over social media posts about Charlie Kirk
The Maine author repeatedly apologized for mistakenly claiming that the right-wing activist, who was fatally shot Wednesday, had advocated for ‘stoning gays to death.’
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6 things ‘The Paper’ and Portland Press Herald newsrooms have in common | Column
We’re not a bunch of novices like in the new ‘Office’ spinoff, but there are some undeniable similarities between our workplaces.
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Handler of Maine public safety dog that died charged with animal cruelty, placed on leave
Brodie Hinckley, the director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications, is accused of leaving Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador, in a state vehicle outside the Bangor Regional Communications Center for more than 4 hours.
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York County commissioners hire officers, approve vehicle bids | County Report
York County commissioners approved the hiring of correctional officers and other county personnel at their Sept 3 meeting, voted on a bid for six vehicles at York County Sheriff’s Office and heard a positive update on the York County Jail food services and commissary contracts. Commissioners in August approved Trinity Services Group of Oldsmar, Florida, […]
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
The Turning Point USA founder was killed by a single shot in what police said was a targeted attack.
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Baxter State Park seeks public’s help after Katahdin summit sign is vandalized
The letters ‘H.M.’ and ‘J.M’ were etched into the middle of the sign at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, the state park said Thursday.
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EPA and Brunswick Executive Airport clinch chemical spill deal
The deal gives the airport board 2 years to clean or replace fire suppression systems, but does not hold the board responsible for off-campus pollution or levy a fine for the largest firefighting foam spill in Maine history.
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Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating
The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets