The hospital improved on its safety grade from a year ago and garnered accolades for its patients’ experiences.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police seize drugs, cash after arrest of suspected dealer in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont, of Massachusetts, allegedly was driving to Maine to sell drugs but arrived at the wrong address and tried to force his way into the home, police said.
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Yard sales lining up more than 10 miles for Cornville’s annual outdoor flea market
Roads from Cornville to Skowhegan are expected to be busy as the tradition that stretches back to 1983 continues this weekend.
Posted inMaine
Cpl. Eugene Cole honored at annual officers’ memorial observance in Augusta
Law enforcement personnel turned out Thursday for the event that unveiled Somerset County Sheriff’s Cpl. Eugene Cole’s name as the 86th to be included on the memorial.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school district residents easily approve $18.5 million spending plan
A budget validation referendum will take place June 11 in all the school district’s towns.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine Senate OKs expanded testing for lead in school water
The bill would require all schools, not just those on well water, to test drinking and cooking water for lead contamination.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterville man sentenced to 3 years for trafficking in crack, fentanyl, heroin
Philip Bussiere, 55, admitted to police he drove a New York man around to sell drugs, and people also came to his residence to buy drugs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine timber industry opposes bill to ban some aerial spraying of herbicides
Opponents say the measure is too broad and would remove a valuable tool used by forestry companies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine expects another record year for cruise ships
The state’s 12 cruise ship ports are expected to see 658,000 cruise passengers and crew this year.