PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine nurse has sued a health care contractor employed by Maine prisons, claiming she was fired when she raised concerns over unsafe practices. The Bangor Daily News reports a federal lawsuit filed in October by Maureen Everett alleges Correct Care Solutions fired her from her post at the York County Jail after she […]
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Maine firefighters battle at least 3 house fires on Thanksgiving
Firefighters battled at least three house fires on Thanksgiving Day in bitter cold temperatures. A home on Gammon Road in Sumner was destroyed in a blaze that brought firefighters from several towns. Initial reports were that nobody was injured in the fire, which was reported about 1 a.m. Sumner volunteer fire crews were joined by […]
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Asbestos removal violations result in fine for New Hampshire company
KENNEBUNK — A New Hampshire asbestos removal company has agreed to pay a $4,000 fine as part of a consensual agreement with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Office of the Attorney General for violations observed during a residential project in February in Kennebunk. EnviroVantage, Inc., based in Epping, New Hampshire, is licensed […]
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Mall shoppers shrug off cold for early Black Friday deals
Thousands of Mainers braved frigid temperatures to be among the first to take advantage of midnight Black Friday deals at The Maine Mall in South Portland. Solomon Ben-Ami of Saco shivered in the 10-degree cold as he anxiously awaited the opening of Best Buy just before midnight on Thursday. It was his second consecutive year […]
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Longtime landlord sells 108 units in Sanford
SANFORD – Longtime Sanford and Springvale landlord George Sleeper has sold 108 apartment units in about 20 properties to a company registered in Maine with a New York component. The sale of the real estate to White Bark Properties LLC closed Nov. 5, and represents the largest single transfer of dwelling units in the city […]
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Creation of lighthouse license plate enters final phase
BIDDEFORD — After receiving approval from the Maine Secretary of State to launch a campaign for Maine’s first lighthouse specialty license plate, the Maine Lighthouse Trust has announced it is in the final phase of securing the mandated 2,000 pre-purchased lighthouse license plates needed to advance to the legislature for final approval. The non-profit group hopes […]
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Trump rails against court, migrants in call to troops
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump used a Thanksgiving Day call to troops deployed overseas to pat himself on the back and air grievances about the courts, trade and migrants heading to the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump’s call, made from his opulent private Mar-a-Lago club, struck an unusually political tone as he spoke with […]
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Waterville woman cited for illegal turn; dog still missing after crash
WATERVILLE — A local woman was issued a citation for making an illegal turn Wednesday in a median strip on Interstate 95, resulting in a rollover crash that destroyed her car and caused her dog to run off. Judy Maheu, 61, of Waterville was making a left turn about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday into the median […]
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New rules to be considered for parking on West Grand Avenue in Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The town of Old Orchard Beach is considering not allowing winter street parking on a portion of West Grand Avenue. A town ordinance allows parking on the ocean side of West Grand Avenue from Staples Street to Fourth Street from Sept. 15 to May 1. This has been in effect since […]
