Maria caused the longest blackout in U.S. history, leaving the entire island of 3.3 million people without power, including those in hospitals and nursing homes who relied on respirators.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
South Berwick man on ATV hit pedestrian and fled on foot, police say
Franklin Mann is charged with aggravated assault and operating under the influence resulting in an injury, both felonies.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland firefighters battle 2 major blazes on a hot afternoon
A man who works near the building on Valley Street said the entire third floor was engulfed in flames.
Posted inMaine
Waterville, Winslow won’t share a fire chief, says Waterville City Manager Michael Roy
Shawn Esler was to have started July 1 as the new Waterville and Winslow fire chief, but Roy said Tuesday that he was notified by the Winslow town manager that the town decided not to go with a shared chief.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Winslow school officials to hold public forum Wednesday on $8.1 million renovation bond
Residents will have the chance to ask questions about the project at the forum, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the Winslow High School auditorium.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Judge denies Republicans’ bid to escape ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Barring an appeal, the win-with-over-50% system will be used in the Maine party’s races for governor and a House seat.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Public hearing set for ‘bare-bones’ spending package for SAD 13
Four votes were taken last year on the budget proposed for Bingham and Moscow schools, which are now on the table for elimination.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Cumberland County school chiefs respond to DeVos statements on immigrant students
Superintendents of eight school districts pledge to follow federal law that guarantees public education to all students, regardless of immigration status.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
He’s disqualified as a U.S. Senate candidate, but Max Linn is still posting campaign signs
Linn has been ruled out of the June 12 Republican primary because he didn’t collect enough valid voter signatures, but roadside signs that hail him as ‘Trump strong’ are still going up.