Police arrested Alexzander Goodwin, 18, of Bridgton, in Portland on Thursday afternoon, nearly two days after he is accused of shooting a teen during a crowded Fourth of July celebration in Naples.
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Maine Legislature passes budget with paid family leave, tax cut for retirees
Both the House and Senate voted for passage, but opposition from House Republicans meant there was not enough support to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the supplemental spending package to take effect immediately.
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Police arrest 8 after fireworks shot at officers in Kennedy Park
Police fired pepper balls in order to disperse a large crowd that was setting off fireworks and aiming them at passing cars on Wednesday night.
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Midcoast dairy farmer to compete in the Mongol Derby, the longest horse race in the world
Jessie Dowling, of Whitefield, will leave for Mongolia later this month to prepare for a 620-mile race against 44 riders from around the world.
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The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed
The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.
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Culture change: Brunswick police want more women in their ranks
Brunswick police became the first municipal law enforcement agency in Maine to sign on to a national initiative to boost representation of women officers.
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Maine hospital operator settles contract dispute with Anthem
Covenant Health, which operates hospitals in Lewiston and Bangor, signs a 2-year deal with the insurance company, preserving in-network care for patients.
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Witness provided first aid to Naples shooting victim as panicked crowd took cover
Police say 18-year-old Alexzander Goodwin of Bridgton shot a teenager on a crowded street in Naples during the town’s Fourth of July festivities.
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Gardiner girl keeps moving despite chronic pain
Hanna Carlson, 8, has hypermobility syndrome, a genetic condition that causes chronic pain, joint pain and fatigue. She met with Maine’s congressional delegation last month to advocate for children’s hospital funding.
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Kremlin open to talks over potential prisoner swap involving Gershkovich
The Kremlin is holding the door open for contacts with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter and Bowdoin College graduate Evan Gershkovich.