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Maine State Police trooper ‘body-slammed’ Chelsea woman, according to lawsuit
Marie Searles’ lawsuit accuses state police of a pattern of ‘failing to properly investigate and discipline troopers in cases of excessive force.’
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Former Athens fire chief, school board member seeks new sentence for sex assault
Sean Boyd, who is serving a 20-year sentence, claims his attorney, Drew Ketterer, was ineffective in representing him.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
No Labels Party officially dissolves in Maine
Maine voters formerly registered with the party — which presented itself as a centrist, third-party option — are now considered to be unaffiliated, according to the secretary of state.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing
The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.
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Augusta cancer walk to gather 1,200 survivors, supporters
The Saturday morning walk as part of the Day of Hope at the Augusta Civic Center will take place in between educational sessions, vendors and speeches.
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How will the shutdown impact Mainers?
A lot depends on how long the stoppage lasts and whether President Donald Trump follows through with threatened layoffs.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Madison man to serve 2 years in prison for stabbing landlord
A jury found Daniel Nordin, 60, guilty of aggravated assault after a trial in September.
Posted inLocal & State
Emergency dispatcher helps deliver baby over the phone
Kevin Dickinson coached a South Portland woman through labor. The baby is healthy.
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Road up Cadillac Mountain at Acadia reopens after daylong closure
A notice on Acadia National Park’s website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.