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Somerset County marijuana grow cases stuck in court ‘logjam’
Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses proceed to trial.
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What will it take to end Maine’s drought before winter?
The state needs significant rainfall — at least a foot — before the ground freezes to alleviate the dry conditions that date back to August. Otherwise, the drought likely won’t end until the snow melts next spring.
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Missing Sabattus teen found, authorities say
The 15-year-old girl was reported missing Saturday night.
Posted inLocal & State
Soup and Cider Day brings history and flavor to North Yarmouth
The event, which has brought together the community for about five decades, was helped this year by UMaine engineering students’ work on a historic cider press.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine hired contractor to organize timely visits for families in child welfare cases. It delivered 10% of the time.
Last December, the state renewed Community Care’s contract even though it fell far short of its performance requirements, according to an examination by The Maine Monitor.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine electricity supply cost may rise in addition to rate increase sought by CMP
The supply cost hike is tied largely to wholesale natural gas prices that are on track to keep rising in 2026, in part because more gas will be shipped overseas.
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York Fire rescues person from overturned boat in York Harbor
The York Fire Department responded to a report of a flipped boat at noon on Saturday.
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Gleaning the farm field leftovers that food pantries depend on
Volunteers harvest thousands of pounds of produce that would otherwise be left to rot.
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I’m turning 65 soon. How do I sign up for Medicare?
You may be automatically enrolled if you are already collecting Social Security.