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Posted inCommunity, News
Franklin County panel finalizes budget, keeping commissioner benefits
The Budget Advisory Committee had eliminated the $31,011 in flex benefits before commissioners restored it in a 4-1 vote Monday.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bangor grandmother pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of 10-year-old grandson
Mistie Latourette is the last of 3 adults who have pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of Braxtyn Smith.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Susan Collins doesn’t regret putting Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court
Maine’s senior senator said she disagrees with his Dobbs decisions and pointed to her support of three left-leaning justices who opposed ending national reproductive rights.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Early signs point to a scorched-earth race for Maine’s US Senate seat
Graham Platner and Susan Collins are spending millions going after one another 5 months before one of the most critical elections in the country.
Posted inMaine, News
Weather service warns Mainers of thunderstorms, flooding and heat
Much of Maine was under some form of weather service advisory heading into the weekend.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Ranked-choice tabulation starts in key Maine primary races
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State began what is expected to be a dayslong process to generate final outcomes in both Maine’s gubernatorial primaries and the Democratic primary in the 2nd District.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
For Portland’s soccer pros, their Hearts are with their home teams in the World Cup
Several Hearts of Pine players and coaches will be rooting for their native countries during the World Cup.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington recognizes group who saved man’s life
Police and town officials gave awards to a civilian, 2 police officers and a UMF police sergeant for their response to a June 3 cardiac emergency on Front Street.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News, Things to Do
Arts festival on Harry’s Hill in Starks marks 36 years
The Happening returns June 18-21 to Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks for its 36th year, with music, camping, art, workshops and a lineup that reflects the festival’s long evolution.