A Chelsea mother has filed a lawsuit against the Belgrade-based Central Maine Learning Center, alleging school officials falsified documents to cover up her disabled son’s assault by a staff member.
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Misfired firework ignites roof of Augusta home
Augusta Battalion Chief Jason Farris said the odds were ‘astronomical’ that a misfired firework could ignite an asphalt roof that was covered by a metal roof.
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Slayings in Chelsea raise questions about Maine’s juvenile mental health system
A teenager was charged with killing his foster father and cousin, but little is known about the child’s time in state care.
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Victims’ relatives say teen accused of Chelsea slayings had mental and behavioral issues
While Maine State Police evidence technicians continued to process the scene of the double killing, family members spoke out about the men who were killed and the 16-year-old who has been arrested and charged with murder in their deaths.
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Juvenile charged with murder in deaths of 2 men found dead in Chelsea home
Maine State Police found two bodies in the Chelsea home, and a juvenile was arrested.
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How a former lawmaker grew weed with alleged Chinese crime groups in rural Maine
A web of shell companies and illegal grows allegedly linked to Chinese organized crime traces its start to one former Democratic legislator, his cannabis consulting business, and his chain of central Maine dispensaries.
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Emergency repairs to Augusta bridge prompt lane closures
The bridge that carries Bridge Street over the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta will be fixed over two days, with traffic to be detoured to Memorial Bridge.
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Augusta panel on homelessness makes plea for respect, dignity
Showing of documentary, “Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine” prompts discussion of how people can help homeless Mainers.
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New coaches help Erskine Academy girls lacrosse get off to strong start
Alya Burke and Ashlyn Wing bring different styles to the sideline for the Eagles, who have enjoyed early season success.
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Two injured in Chelsea when car, logging truck collide head-on
Two Chelsea residents were transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.