Family members raised concerns about the teen’s mental health for years. The state wouldn’t, or couldn’t, help.
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A ‘new kind of Bush’ wants voters to give him the chance to lead Maine
Jonathan Bush is seeking to become governor after serving for years as a healthcare executive. The big first test is whether his family name will help or hurt him in the June 9 primary.
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Maine prisoner who walked off jobsite arrested in New Hampshire
Officials this week issued arrest warrants for both Brian Day and Candice Fisher, a woman with whom he was believed to be traveling.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash
Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Contour’s 30-seat jet visits Augusta State Airport
The Tennessee-based small plane service seeks to provide regular flights connecting the Augusta State Airport to both Boston and Washington, D.C.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
Posted inMaine, News
Frost advisory issued for parts of south-central Maine
The National Weather Service warns temperatures could hover just above freezing in some areas Friday night into Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
Who visited Maine in 2025, and how much did they spend?
Here are 4 takeaways from an annual report from the Maine Office of Tourism.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.
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Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.