Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
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Waterville tavern owner threatens lawsuit after woman’s assault claims spur wave of online vitriol
The owner of Silver Street Tavern has taken legal action against an Oakland woman who took to Facebook to say she was drugged and raped at the tavern, a claim that drew a broad response online.
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Winthrop writer’s book of puns, poems and essays wins indie award
John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
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Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.
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Jefferson man dies after car strikes tree in Boothbay
Speed is believed to be a factor in the Monday night crash, officials said.
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Man injured after Jeep sideswipes Amish buggy in Somerville
The incident took place Monday morning on state Route 17.
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Gardiner potluck to celebrate Maine’s famed home cook Marjorie Standish
From her Gardiner home, Marjorie Standish penned cookbooks treasured by generations of food lovers in Maine and beyond. Her fans are invited to share their favorite of her dishes at the Gardiner Public Library on Saturday.
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Waterville boy, 9, rushed to alert tenants to Madison apartment fire, chief says
Devin Dumais was staying with his grandparents Sunday when he saw heavy smoke billowing from the apartment building at 25 Bean St., according to Chief Don French of the Madison Fire Department.
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Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta
A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.
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Come rain or shine, annual Fort Halifax Days celebration keeps Winslow history alive
Though some historic reenactments and demonstrations held annually at Fort Halifax Park were rained out this year, spirits were still high among eventgoers, and a plaque commemorating the site was rededicated by local chapter members of The Daughters of the American Revolution.