Tim Keiderling’s death was ruled accidental by the medical examiner’s office, which previously determined that his daughter Esther died of blunt force trauma that park officials said likely resulted from a fall.
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Feds forced to return community paramedicine funding to Maine
The federal grants that were frozen in March have been returned to Maine’s programs.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Jody Davis, 51, suffered serious head injuries when his motorcycle went off Walker Road on Wednesday night, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amazon to open its first Maine warehouse in Caribou
The Seattle-based online megaretailer had previously scouted locations for a potential site in Scarborough, but no such facility ever opened.
Posted inBusiness, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
7 Maine ski resorts that offer summer fun
With the snow gone, Maine’s ski resorts transition to summer fun with hiking, biking, live music and more.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Mainers from Iran reflect on recent U.S. bombing of native land
Maine is home to several hundred people with roots in Iran who are now wrestling with the U.S. bombing of 3 nuclear facilities last weekend.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers approve funding for reproductive care, homeless shelters on final day of session
The Legislature also passed a bill banning untraceable ‘ghost guns’ and sustained the 5 vetoes Gov. Janet Mills has issued so far this year.
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Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage
Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
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Maine House votes to restore Rep. Laurel Libby’s speaking privileges
She had been censured for posting a photo of a transgender high school athlete on social media.
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Sen. Susan Collins presses Trump’s budget director over foreign aid cuts
Russell Vought appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday to field questions about the Trump administration’s request to cut $9.4 billion from the current budget for foreign aid and public broadcasting through what is called a rescission package.