A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
After Northeast flooding, insurance problems swamp residents
Flood damage is not covered by homeowners or renters insurance policies, and most of those affected lived in areas outside of coastal floodplains, making flood insurance an afterthought.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Maine jobless claims hold steady as U.S. claims tick up from near a pandemic low
In Maine, initial claims remained at 700 from the prior week, while new U.S. claims rose by 16,000 to 351,000.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
A vaccine mandate for domestic flights isn’t ‘off the table’
Such a requirement has led aviation-related stakeholders to complain that the logistical hurdles would be challenging at best and a nightmare at worst.
Posted inMaine, News
Hancock County sheriff’s deputy hit and killed by motorist while responding to call
Deputy Luke Gross was checking on a vehicle that had gone off Route 3 in Trenton when he was hit early Thursday morning. Sheriff Scott Kane called him a ‘credit to his profession.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns over ‘inhumane’ treatment of Haitian migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
The veteran diplomat criticized the U.S. decision to repatriate thousands of Haitians from the U.S.-Mexico border over the past few days.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Toddler dies a day after being found unresponsive in Cornville pond, police say
The 2-year-old boy died Wednesday night after he was found by a relative in a small farm pond.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine schools now have 72 outbreaks and 2,080 cases as COVID surge continues
The state has set hospitalization records repeatedly in recent days, although a recent decline in the rate of positive tests could be a sign that the latest surge is easing.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Toll collector injured when car slams into booth, catches fire
Maine State Police say Ethan Chase of Durham was driving while intoxicated when he lost control of his car and crashed into the tollbooth early Thursday.