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Domestic violence survivors protest Maine lawmaker’s reelection
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, was accused of assaulting his wife weeks before he was reelected.
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Democrats launch ethics probe of Sanford lawmaker accused of assaulting wife
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, was reelected in November by a single vote, just weeks after he was charged with felony assault.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine sells old courthouses in Sanford, Biddeford to turn into housing
Authorities are planning to convert the former courthouses into apartment buildings, and state officials are also in discussions regarding a third site in York.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Recount in Sanford election tie goes to incumbent Republican accused of choking wife
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, who defeated Democrat Patricia Kidder by one vote, has been charged with aggravated domestic violence assault for allegedly choking his wife. She has asked the charge to be dropped, but officials say they plan to pursue the case against Lanigan.
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Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says
The Sanford-based company has found small levels of bacteria in water used in their toothpaste and to clean manufacturing equipment.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News
11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
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Sanford council votes to limit needle exchange to 1-to-1 model
City officials say they are concerned about the impact of needle waste, but public health experts warned that restricting access to clean syringes could create more risks.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Sanford looks to restrict needle exchange with emergency ordinance
Reducing syringe service programs to a 1-for-1 exchange would be ‘detrimental’ to public health, Maine’s CDC director says.
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Third recreational cannabis recall issued in as many months
The recall impacts 1/8-ounce packages of cannabis flower sold Oct. 11-24 at 4 dispensaries in Bethel, Biddeford and Sanford.