Why the Aroostook County city was named for an animal now extinct in the state remains something of a mystery.
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Hallowell’s oldest house to be restored, pending final agreements
Row House, the city’s historical preservation society, is fundraising for renovations to the 1792 Dummer House on Second Street.
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How Graham Platner’s complicated past shapes his run for U.S. Senate
A war is being waged to define the combat veteran, oyster farmer and U.S. Senate candidate from Sullivan.
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As community remembers 5-year-old school bus crash victim, police identify driver
The investigation into the crash that killed 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez in Standish continues, according to police.
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Maine parents heartbroken after 2 students killed by school buses in a month
Following the deaths of students in Rockland and Standish, parents across the state said they’re devastated by the news but not necessarily more wary of putting their kids on the bus.
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St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.
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Colby capital campaign hits $1B benchmark with 2 years left
The private liberal arts college in Waterville initially set the goal for the campaign at $750 million.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine
Many areas could see 40-60 mph gusts on Friday, along with warm temperatures and around an inch of rain.
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Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project brings gifts to 800 kids in its 10th year
Deb Tanner, who started the project in 2016, said the growth comes from an increased need among people in Somerset County.
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Parents of boy killed in Rockland school bus crash pursue legal action against district
A lawyer for Brayden Callahan’s parents said in a notice to the school that they are seeking $10 million, but a state law will likely cap that at $400,000.