The Paris police chief said an officer needed help with translation during a life-or-death situation. Advocates fear this will discourage immigrants from reaching out to local police.
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Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
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Bill to fund UMF Upward Bound college-prep program moves forward
Federal money for the River Valley program was cut by the Trump administration last September.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
First place in final Varsity Maine girls hockey poll goes to the champs
Yarmouth/Freeport finishes atop rankings after beating the best.
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Varsity Maine girls hockey poll dominated by regional finalists
The Edward Little co-op again tops the rankings.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
19 Oxford Hills high school students suspended over harassment
School administrators say they responded to an incident involving the students ‘coming together as a disruptive and potentially dangerous group.’
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Varsity Maine girls hockey poll features a new team
The Gorham co-op gives the rankings a new look.
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Varsity Maine girls hockey poll remains the same
The Edward Little co-op still tops the rankings, which might finally see some changes with a wild finish ahead.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State
From Mount Mica to the ‘Big Find,’ Western Maine’s history told by tourmaline
From unearthing tourmaline in 1820 in West Paris to the world-changing 1972 discovery in Newry, the state has a place on the global mineral map.
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Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op, fresh of a win over No. 2 Yarmouth/Freeport, receives every first-place vote.