Sens. Jeff Timberlake, R-Androscoggin, and Brad Farrin, R-Somerset, say a ‘series of failures’ by the department appear to have led to the slayings of a father and son found dead in their Chelsea home in June.
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Media circus leaves Old Town, but escaped lizard remains at large
Blue, a 4-foot-long tegu, escaped from her owner’s yard last Sunday, and police say there’s not much they can do but wait for someone to spot her.
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Number of Maine children in state custody hits 4-year low after rising for years
The total of kids removed because of suspected abuse or neglect has fallen steadily after reaching its highest level in 20 years last summer. State officials say the trend is evidence that its embattled child welfare system is turning a corner.
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Northern Light Health announces it will cut 3% of its workforce
The second-largest health care system in Maine has suffered from financial difficulties during the past few years.
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Falmouth, Kennebunk clash in southern Maine Game of the Week
The season opener is a rematch of last year’s Class B championship game, when Falmouth dethroned Kennebunk.
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Portland City Council approves levying fines on owners of vacant commercial properties
The ordinance was proposed after months of complaints from business owners and residents regarding the state of the Congress Street corridor. But property owners can avoid fines if they agree to let the city install art in their vacant storefronts.
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Tired of silence, Lewiston shooting survivors say they’re suing Army to force response
Lawyers for people affected by the mass shooting two years ago say the Army has offered nothing but silence after a reservist shot 18 of their loved ones.
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Third boater dies after Flagstaff Lake incident
Noor Nasir, 22 , of Selden, New York, died Tuesday night at a Bangor hospital.
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Kennebunkport pub gets green light on live music
Ryan’s Corner House, a pub in Lower Village Kennebunk, plans to move across the bridge, taking live music along with it.
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2 primary care centers set to shutter in central Maine
The Manchester Care Center and Aurora Healthcare in Fairfield are both set to close later this year.