The bill to form a new department did not receive support from the Health and Human Services Committee, but its sponsor says he’ll keep pushing for reform.
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Driver in Waterville crash that killed 2 DOT workers has prior road infractions
Samantha Tupper, 34, has not been charged with a crime in the Waterville crash.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case
Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Maine football players who are Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists
Each led their team to a state championship berth and was named to the Varsity Maine All-State team. On Sunday, one will be named the 54th Fitzy winner.
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Watch Varsity Maine’s latest basketball highlight reel
The top plays from the sixth week of the 2025-26 season.
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Maine Agricultural Trades Show runs through Thursday at Augusta Civic Center
The 2026 Maine Agricultural Trades Show is free and open to the public and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
No. 1 affirms ranking in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton Academy is again the unanimous top team after surviving tough test.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine libraries aren’t filling their spaces with just books. They’re spaces for art, too.
Libraries across the state have incorporated formal and informal gallery spaces into their expansions and renovations.
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Flag-wearing activist sues Augusta police over detainment at No Kings rally
Nicholas ‘Corn Pop’ Blanchard says police wanted to get him away from rally he opposed.
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Rising pressures put mental health of Maine’s agriculture workforce at risk, officials say
Industry leaders and health care professionals say help is available for farmers, foresters and fishermen who face changing industries and tight finances.