AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted Tuesday to require MaineCare and private health insurers to cover abortion services, likely clearing the way for final passage of the controversial measure. The 19-16 vote came one week after the House voted 79-63 to pass a measure that supporters argue is necessary to ensure that women can access abortion care regardless of […]
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Bowdoin College to give Brunswick another $150,000 in annual contribution, fund new discovery classroom
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College will contribute more than $500,000 to the town next year through its annual contribution and property taxes, a $150,000 increase from 2019, the school announced Tuesday. Officials also announced a $450,000 donation to build a “discovery classroom” at the future Kate Furbish Elementary School. While Bowdoin College is a tax-exempt […]
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Durham crash brings down pole, closes Route 9 for several hours Tuesday
DURHAM — Route 9 in Durham was closed for several hours Tuesday afternoon following a car crash. Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety, said the intersection of Route 9 and Runaround Pond Road in Durham was closed after a car struck a utility pole near the intersection, injuring the driver. Durham Fire […]
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Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
AUGUSTA — A bill that would ban racial or religious profiling ran into opposition from police agencies at a legislative hearing Monday. The bill sponsored by Rep. Craig Hickman, D-Monmouth, also would expand training and require Maine’s attorney general to collect data on arrests and prosecutions to better determine the extent of the problem in […]
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Waterville children’s bookstore gets backlash for drag queen event
WATERVILLE — The owner of a children’s bookstore on Main Street said Monday she is surprised and disappointed at backlash she’s received over a “Drag Queen Story Hour” event that will feature a man dressed as a woman for a children’s story hour at the store. The event is being organized as part of the […]
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Florida man charged with breaking into York home, crawling into bed with girl, 11
A Florida man who told police he came to Maine to improve his life was arrested early Monday after breaking into a house in York and crawling into bed with an 11-year-old girl, according to York police. Claudio Pinto, 31, of Miami was held at the York County Jail on Monday after his arrest on […]
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Local legislators to hold public office hours in Topsham
AUGUSTA – Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, and Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, will hold public office hours from 10 a.m. to noon. on Saturday, May 25, at the Topsham Public Library in Topsham. This event is an opportunity for constituents to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policy making and share opinions on state matters. […]
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Maine briefs: 2 UMaine-Machias students killed in motorcycle crash; Police investigate Down East crash that killed man, 93
2 UMaine-Machias students killed in motorcycle crash MACHIAS, Maine (AP) — Officials say two University of Maine at Machias students were killed in a crash hours after the campus held commencement exercises. University officials identified the victims of Sunday’s crash as Ashley Falanka from Mount Chase and Michael Koski from New York. Neither were graduating seniors. Police say […]
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Pet of the Week: Meet Goddard
Goddard has been waiting for a home at Midcoast Humane since February 16 and is a “No Paw Left Behind” animal, which means he’s been at the shelter for longer than most of our residents. He is a handsome 14-year-old shorthair tabby, a sweet older boy who loves comfy beds, a good snack and ear […]
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