About 100 people gathered for the annual Five Islands Harbor blessing, which also served this year as a special remembrance for a local fisherman who died last year.
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Farmington men treated at hospital for serious burn injuries after propane explosion
The victims were identified by authorities on Sunday as Mike Warren, 68, and Jon Bubier, 62.
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Driver arrested after child struck, killed in Albion
A woman and another child were also seriously injured in the Friday crash. Police say the driver left the scene and was operating under the influence.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine has long been a destination for international artists. Under Trump, some are staying away.
Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Former students allege abuse and neglect at Hyde School in Bath
A federal lawsuit recounts their experience at the boarding school, accusing Hyde officials of imposing emotional and physical mistreatment that had lasting negative effects. The school denies the claims, calling them ‘patently false.’
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Groundbreaking Kennebec County mobile medical program to shift focus
Doctors from the MD3 program in Kennebec County hope to continue their work with first responders to reverse overdoses in the county.
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Turner-area school community split as board reviews transgender policies
Maine School Administrative District 52, which includes Turner, Leeds and Greene, may align its policies with President Trump’s executive order recognizing only ‘biological gender.’
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Two injured in suspected Farmington propane explosion
Both were transported to the hospital, according to the fire chief.
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Protesters urge Portland flyers to boycott Avelo over ICE flights
People rallied outside the Portland International Jetport Saturday afternoon to voice concerns about Avelo airlines, which operates in Maine and has also conducted deportation flights in Arizona.
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Court rules Maine can’t enforce law prohibiting foreign spending on campaigns
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to temporarily halt the state from enforcing the law, which voters approved in 2023.