The truck’s driver suffered injuries not considered life threatening, state police said.
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Kindergartner killed in Standish crash was stuck in school bus door, preliminary report says
Simon Gonzalez, 5, died Dec. 16 and was the 2nd Maine student killed in a school bus crash within a few weeks.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine’s highest court considering whether state can be defendant in public defense lawsuit
The ACLU of Maine is trying to include the entire state in its lawsuit, not just its public defense leaders. The attorney general’s office says the state is immune.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump: Susan Collins ‘should never be elected to office again’
The criticism comes amid a tough reelection battle for Collins.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Wilton fills school board seat following Mayhew’s death
Angie LeClaire will be the interim RSU 9 board member until the June elections.
Posted inMaine, News
Ash trees removed at Gardiner library over infestation concerns
The much-loved trees that have shaded the library’s garden and downtown Water Street for decades are deteriorating and could be a target for invasive, tree-killing beetles.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Vote for your favorite Maine Trust 2025 Photo of the Year
Voting is open until the end of the month.
Posted inMaine, News
Pittsfield woman injured in crash with tractor-trailer
Police are investigating the crash, which closed a section of Main Street for several hours.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Dunkin’ corporate says closure of Lewiston bakery hasn’t affected service
The company said Thursday that 65 employees were laid off when Mid Maine CPL closed in December, ending service to Dunkin’ locations throughout Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News
Minneapolis on edge after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
Protesters vented their outrage and state and local officials called for the more than 2,000 immigration agents deployed there to leave.