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Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
Maine Voices: Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future
Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.
Maine voters to weigh in on school budgets, municipal races
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap expects overall turnout will be low because there is no statewide ballot.
Jury selection gets underway in trial for Cpl. Eugene Cole’s killing
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Maine man charged with killing a sheriff’s deputy before eluding swarming law enforcement officers for several days
Maine Voices: Public pre-K expansion worthy of support
Legislators should follow the Education Committee’s lead and support making this important program accessible to all of Maine’s early learners.
Police to stage active shooter training at Portland high school
Law enforcement agencies, students and school officials will participate in the training exercise at Deering High on Friday and Saturday.
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office warns of telephone scam
It says a man posing as a detective seeks to get people to send him money via gift cards for allegedly missing jury duty.
Down East Maine hardest hit by fast-moving storm that dumps wet, heavy snow
The storm drops 8 inches in southern areas and over a foot in Washington and Hancock counties, closing schools and making for slick roads that led to numerous crashes.
Witness says John Williams was in withdrawal when he confessed to killing deputy
Williams, who is charged with murder in the slaying of Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole last April, is seeking to suppress statements he made to police after he was arrested.