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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
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Unidentified law enforcement agents detain parent near Portland school, superintendent says
Superintendent Ryan Scallon said the incident outside Talbot Community School, which occurred after the parent dropped off their child, has had a ‘chilling’ effect on the city’s school community.
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‘I looked up to him a lot.’ Young conservatives in Maine mourn death of Charlie Kirk
The right-wing activist who was killed in Utah on Wednesday had visited Maine last month, and his followers included college students and other young people here.
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Maine man indicted in Waldoboro killing after arrest in Florida
James Clark has been charged with one count of murder in connection with the death of Levern Kelley.