Officials say a man led Maine State Police troopers on a 50-mile chase after he failed to stop on Interstate 95 near Hamden and crashed in Waterville.
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Maine Public could lose $5 million through proposed federal clawback
The proposal seeks to slash $1.1 billion in federal funding already approved for public broadcasting, including $5 million for Maine’s public radio and broadcasting network.
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Hyde boarding school accused of abusing students, forced manual labor
A federal lawsuit filed Friday details allegations of forced labor and emotional abuse at the nearly 60-year-old private boarding school in Bath that advertises a character-based education.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds language of voter ID referendum
‘The wording may be complex but it is not complicated,’ the decision states.
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Maine paddleboarder killed in Union was strong and independent, friends say
Sunshine Stewart’s death was ruled a homicide, but few other details have been released.
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Chellie Pingree, Jared Golden join House Democrats’ call for release of withheld education funds
The Trump administration says it’s reviewing $7 billion in federal school funding, including $26 million for Maine, which 150 House Democrats decried as illegal in a Thursday letter to the Department of Education.
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Lovell Historical Society hosts a Summer Fair auction
LOVELL — On Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lovell Historical Society will present a special summer event. During the day, exhibitors will be on hand displaying antiques, paintings, and more. At 11 a.m., there will be a live auction conducted by Turf Ramsden. From noon to 2 p.m., Just Be-Cause […]
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Reflections of a challenging, meaningful year with the Maine Legislature | Anne Carney
Now that the Legislature has adjourned for the summer, it feels good to be able to enjoy the warm, summer weather at home in Senate District 29. David and I have taken our dog for morning and evening walks in Two Lights Park, and I’ve been bicycling throughout our beautiful community — not to mention […]
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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Imports from Maine’s largest international trading partner may face steeper taxes next month, the result of the president’s continued frustrations over a trade deficit and fentanyl smuggling.
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Newly appointed York County Jail lieutenant lauded as a ‘great mentor’ | County Report
Cindy Sanford was promoted to lead the Classifications Department.