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Maine mother suing health provider says during trial ‘nobody should have to do this’

by Emily Allen October 29, 2025October 31, 2025

Lyndsey Sutherland, whose 15-year-old daughter died in 2021, is suing Mid Coast Medical Group under the Maine Wrongful Death Act.

Local & State, News, Politics

Angus King co-sponsoring bill to keep SNAP, WIC going during shutdown

by Gillian Graham October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The Maine independent is also joining Republican Sen. Susan Collins in supporting a similar piece of legislation that seeks to maintain funding food assistance in November.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Kennebunk Select Board member stirs controversy with comments on transgender students

by Sydney Richelieu and Abigail Driscoll October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Leslie Trentalange stepped down from her school board liaison position after backlash to her statements criticizing those opposed to transgender students participating in school sports.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Man convicted for Bowdoin killings dies in Massachusetts prison

by Morgan Womack October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Joseph Eaton, 36, died in a Massachusetts facility while serving a life sentence.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

Mainers worry about loved ones in Jamaica caught in hurricane’s path

by Kelley Bouchard October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across the island nation on Tuesday, leaving destruction and worry in its wake for many in the U.S. with family members there.