The protesters’ demands include tougher rules limiting the use of firearms by police; an independent body to replace the internal agency tasked with investigating police abuses; and massive state investment in low-income neighborhoods.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Patrick Dempsey talks with cyclists, friends and survivors during challenge bike ride
Actor Patrick Dempsey rides Saturday in the 25-mile Dempsey Challenge bike ride while making time to greet participants and survivors.
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Posted inHealth
Many states expanding Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents
A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems.
Posted inBusiness
UMF named a ‘Best College’ by U.S. News & World Report for value and affordable access
The University of Maine at Farmington has once again been named a “Best College” by U.S. News & World Report, giving it top 10 rankings for value and affordable access within its Carnegie classification. The recently announced national rankings for 2024 named Farmington No. 2 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, No. 6 in Best […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital adds pain medicine specialist
FARMINGTON — Ruslan Abdukalikov, DO, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a physician of pain medicine at the hospital. Pain management can help improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. Pain is treated by a team and through a plan customized for each patient’s condition and […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean and what’s next?
Here’s a look at what’s ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
Posted inNation & World
Coastal North Carolina hit by flooding as Tropical Storm Ophelia travels north
Life-threatening flooding was forecast for parts of eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, but the system is expected to weaken after landfall.
Posted inThings to Do
‘Jellofish’ to be staged in Hallowell
Gaslight Theater brings together theater, art, and libations in a special fundraiser production of “Jellofish,” directed by Birdie Katz at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium at 1 Winthrop St. in Hallowell for two performances — 7. p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1. The cast includes (in alphabetical order) Walter Guild, Bill Haley, […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Planned cut to VA funding for ambulances would harm our nation’s veterans
Unless stopped, the Department of Veterans Affairs is set to knock over a domino that may drastically harm veterans’ health care and then spread to the general community. In a cost-cutting measure on track to take effect early next year, the VA plans to sever a critical link between veterans and medical facilities by significantly […]
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Commentary: State advisory group reached no consensus on Maine offshore wind port site
Building the port on scenic Sears Island will incur environmental damages, and mitigating them was not included when MDOT drew up construction estimates versus Mack Point.