BATH — The results of a survey of residents by Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec are eye-opening, and sometimes sad. Sixty percent of those who responded expect they will have to modify their home in order to stay. Many worry about whether they’ll even have enough funds to sustain their home, and are concerned about losing their independence. […]
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Kennebunk grapples with another racial incident involving students
School officials and police in Kennebunk are investigating a video taken last week that appeared to show both underage drinking and the repeated use of a racial slur by one high school student. The incident occurred on the same week the RSU 21 board of directors settled a complaint with a former high school teacher who claimed […]
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Stephen, Tabitha King help push asylum seekers’ fund over $500,000
The city of Portland has received more than $500,000 as of Monday, including a sizable gift from the family foundation of Stephen King, to help the hundreds of asylum seekers who have arrived in Portland in recent weeks. City administrators received on Monday a $40,000 check from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and a […]
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Argument over religious tuition payments in federal court
PORTLAND — A small group of Maine parents that is backed by the U.S. Department of Justice argued in federal court on Monday that the state should allow public tuition dollars to be used for some students to attend religious schools. The case, which hinges on interpretation of a state tuition policy for students in districts […]
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Pregnant woman stabbed in Parsonsfield after fight on social media
A pregnant woman was stabbed in the abdomen late Sunday night in Parsonsfield following a fight that started on social media. Sheriff Bill King said the incident began when the 26-year-old victim, who is 20 weeks pregnant, and her husband were involved in a social media argument in which threats were exchanged with another couple. The couples […]
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Bikers bid goodbye to 7 motorcyclists killed in crash
COLUMBIA, N.H. — A long-planned Blessing of the Bikes ceremony for motorcycle enthusiasts became a scene of mourning and reflection Sunday as about 400 people paid tribute to seven bikers killed in a devastating collision with a pickup truck . The victims of the wreck Friday evening were members or supporters of the Marine JarHeads — a New […]
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BIW protesters arrested Saturday released from jail
BATH — Nine out of 22 protesters arrested outside Bath Iron Works Saturday for obstructing a public way have been released from jail. Police arrested the protesters Saturday morning for blocking traffic or gates outside Bath Iron Works leading up to a christening ceremony for the future USS Daniel Inouye, a guided missile destroyer. Of the […]
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Durham crash still under investigation, Phippsburg driver hospitalized
DURHAM — A woman seriously injured in a crash at the intersection of Rabbit Road and Route 136 Saturday night was listed in fair condition at Maine Medical Center in Portland Monday. Durham Fire and Rescue officials said in a news release that it appeared the driver of a Honda pilot collided in the intersection […]
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Vehicle hits pole, knocks out power in Cook’s Corner
BRUNSWICK — A vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Gurnet Road across from the Applebee’s restaurant Monday, forcing Central Maine Power to cut off service to Cook’s Corner and sending two people to the hospital. Brunswick Deputy Fire Chief Don Koslosky said the fire department was called to the crash at 11 Gurnet Road […]
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Maine briefs: Maine university joins international aquaculture project; Maine to allow over-the-counter meds in vending machines
Maine university joins international aquaculture project BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A Maine university will play a role as the American representative in a new international aquaculture project funded by the European Union. The University of New England says it will be a part of the AquaVitae Consortium, which is aimed at speeding up development of sustainable aquaculture in countries […]