Layla, a 4-month-old black lab-hound mix, ran off on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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School outbreaks and hospitalizations rise again as omicron keeps hold on Maine
The number of students and school staff infected by the virus has increased 75% in two weeks, according to state data.
Midcoast animal welfare groups see uptick in donations from Betty White Challenge
Midcoast Humane, Passion for Pets Rescue and Paw in the Door Maine Cat Rescue all reported donation spikes in memory of Betty White.
Collins helps block voting rights bill as King says U.S. democracy could collapse without it
Maine’s senators took starkly opposed positions in a fiery late-night debate and vote Wednesday.
Bath becomes latest Midcoast community to enact public mask mandate
The 60-day mask mandate for indoor public spaces like stores, public transportation and restaurants, goes into effect on Monday, Jan. 24.
More National Guard members arrive to help Maine hospitals handle omicron surge
A total of 169 Guard members have been dispatched to health care facilities this week to help blunt the variant’s impact on the state’s health care system.
Freeport man dead after jumping from I-295 overpass in Richmond onto tractor-trailer, police say
Man reportedly jumped at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday from overpass at Exit 43, landing on truck’s windshield.
Bath center sees spike in number of homeless youth it serves
The Midcoast Youth Center is also seeing an increase in anxiety among youth due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brunswick animal shelter shakes up leadership
Midcoast Humane announced Wednesday that Jess Townsend, who was serving as the organization’s interim executive director, will now fill the role permanently.
Wiscasset woman gets probation for illegally purchasing firearm
Laura Love, 44, of Wiscasset was sentenced to three years of probation for illegally purchasing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced on Wednesday. Love, formerly of the Augusta area, purchased a 9 mm pistol from a dealer in Windsor in April 2019. When completing the sale, Love filled out a Firearms Transaction Record […]