Jeffery Furlong, 53, of China, appears to have worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for over 20 years before his departure in December 2024.
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Avelo Airlines ends flights from Portland jetport for season
Protestors in Portland have criticized the commercial airline company for its deportation flights in Arizona. Officials with the airline and jetport say the seasonal route was already set to stop at the end of August.
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Epstein’s birthday book includes letter believed to be signed by George Mitchell
The former U.S. senator’s letter is tame compared to others in the child sex abuser’s 50th birthday book from 2003, some of which included suggestive and lewd comments and drawings, including one thought to be from President Donald Trump.
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Man accused of shooting couple in Westbrook found competent to stand trial
The order comes after a 2-day hearing in August focused on whether Marcel LaGrange can participate in his own defense.
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Former Social Security chief gives new reasons for brief cancellation of Maine birth registry contracts
Leland Dudek, the former acting SSA commissioner, told ProPublica that he intentionally undermined his own order to have the contracts rescinded.
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Anson, Madison residents facing nearly 50% increase in water rates
Anson & Madison Water District customers plan to appeal the rate increase to the Maine Public Utility Commission, but their likelihood of success is low.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
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Maine Republicans urge Trump administration to revoke Gulf of Maine wind leases
In a letter to federal officials, Maine Republicans applauded the termination of $600 million in offshore wind projects across the U.S. and asked for offshore leases in the Gulf of Maine to also be canceled.
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State revokes license to operate for Lewiston’s Church of Safe Injection
After its Lewiston building was condemned, the state had initially only handed down a suspension of the needle exchange’s license.
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Saco wayfinding signage guides residents and visitors
The new signs are located at key points throughout the city, offering maps to those exploring Saco on foot.