The hospital, which had near-record demand Wednesday and Thursday, is planning a $512 million expansion and renovation to address chronic capacity issues.
March 2017
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Two York County men made up story of home invasion, police say
The police believe the men fabricated the story after they had been drinking and fought each other.
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Trump’s apparent policy on recreational weed is seen as a logistical nightmare
Pot producers and sellers, as well as outside experts, are questioning the logic behind a split that considers medical marijuana a states’ rights issue and recreational a matter for federal regulation.
Posted inMaine, News
Public hearing on Hallowell bond package set for Monday
The $2.3 million bond would pay for work at Stevens Commons, on Water Street and on rural roads.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
LePage’s school funding plan faces dozens of critics at State House hearing
Opponents of the governor’s two-year budget fill a legislative hearing and say 65 percent of school systems would lose funding.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Roland Cummings appeals conviction for killing Aurele Fecteau, 92
Oral arguments were heard Friday in Portland by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court; an attorney asked the court to vacate the murder conviction.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Three Long Creek inmates captured after escape from camp outing
The three stole an SUV near Carrabassett Valley and were taken into custody in South Portland, authorities say.
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Surge in human cases of deadly bird flu is prompting alarm
About one-third of people diagnosed with H7N9 have died from their infections, according to the World Health Organization.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Hein found not guilty in Kennebec River Rail Trail puppy-kicking case
Hein, 46, was charged with animal cruelty after the November 2015 incident in Augusta.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republicans rebel amid Obamacare replacement effort
The unity produced by Donald Trump’s victory in November has all but disappeared, and leaders are confronting open rebellion in their ranks as they try to finalize health care legislation.