Shane M. Sawler, of Bath, was arrested on several charges.
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Judge rules against Portland diocese, allows childhood abuse lawsuits to move forward
Superior Justice Thomas McKeon gave the diocese 21 days to appeal his decision to uphold a law that allows Mainers with previously expired claims of child sexual abuse to sue their alleged abusers.
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Breeze Airways to fly from Portland to Charleston and Tampa
In addition to the year-round service, the budget airline also will have summer flights connecting Portland with Norfolk, Virginia, and Pittsburgh.
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Lawmakers consider state buyback program for farms ruined by tainted sludge
But there is disagreement about the best way to reimburse the growing number of farmers whose livelihoods have been devastated by forever chemicals, especially those who already have been waiting years for help.
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Brunswick conservationist declares interest in vacant Town Council seat
Jennifer Hicks will seek election to Brunswick Town Council during a special Feb. 28 election as a declared write-in candidate.
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After 31 years, Harpswell’s garbage collector makes her last pickups
After more than 30 years of picking up trash and recyclables from hundreds of customers throughout Harpswell, Cheryl Ward made her last rounds in December. Ward’s dependable schedule and friendly nature made her popular with customers. She grew the business to almost 300 stops before scaling back in recent years. Ward, from Florida, first […]
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School until late June or thousands of dollars in unbudgeted expenses?
Districts, including those based in Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop, are no longer reimbursed for providing students meals on remote learning days, complicating efforts to reschedule missed hours of instruction.
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Heating fuel Valentine’s promotion warms hearts of Midcoast suppliers, residents
Local heating supplier M.W. Sewall is one of 10 companies across the state participating in this year’s Fuel Your Love campaign, which will offer residents thousands of gallons of free heating fuel.
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Bill aims to further protect tenants from landlord retaliation
The legislation would protect tenants who contest rent increases because of unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, proponents say.