Tyler P. Quirion pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of Justin Iraola after a party and was sentenced to 10 years.
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Supreme Court allows states to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding
As Democrats control both the Legislature and the Blaine House, Maine appears extremely unlikely — for now — to stop Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood services.
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17 places to celebrate the Fourth of July across Maine
Festivities include live music, food trucks, parades, kids’ activities and plenty of fireworks.
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Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
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Did the Maine Legislature legalize psychedelic mushrooms? | Fact brief
A bill this session initially sought to decriminalize the possession of 1 ounce or less of psilocybin for people 21 or older.
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Central Maine was really hot Tuesday. How hot was it?
The previous record temperature for June 24 in Augusta was 93 degrees, but that record appeared to be broken before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Extreme heat hits Maine: Where to go and what to do as temperatures soar
Maine is facing temperatures in the 90s, with the heat index exceeding 100, leading to warnings from experts and the opening of cooling centers Monday and Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
Three central Maine graduates reflect on their lives and what’s next
Three central Maine students have followed very different paths to reach high school graduation, and they say they’re ready to take on their next challenges.
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Changes to energy tax credits could raise Maine’s electricity costs
Congress is weighing the early termination of handful of tax credits related to installing solar panels, shifting to electric vehicles and building more energy efficient homes.
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Waterville sees modest tax rate increase with new budget
A statistical property revaluation, whose results are expected soon, could lower the city’s property tax rate, officials say.