More than a dozen police vehicles were seen parked near the intersection of Morrill and Nickerson Hill roads.
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The shooter who killed 5 at a Colorado LGBTQ+ club pleads guilty to 50 federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich again declined to apologize for the slayings on Nov. 19, 2022, or say anything to the victims’ families.
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Record-breaking U.S. heat wave scorches the Midwest, Northeast
In Maine, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s in Portland on Wednesday and Thursday. Other parts of the state, including Lewiston, Augusta and Bangor, are under an excessive heat warning – it will feel as hot as 105 degrees in some of those areas.
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Israel says Rafah attack near completion, in potential shift for war
A shift from the widespread ground and air attacks that have leveled much of the enclave and killed tens of thousands of people, according to Palestinian health officials, would represent a significant milestone in the war.
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Franklin County dispatchers recognized for dedication, life-saving efforts
Five dispatchers were recognized with awards from the Stork Award/Pin to the Phoenix Award.
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Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., would ban the sale of the devices, similar to the rule issued by President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Maine issues additional fish consumption limits for PFAS-tainted waters
The state has expanded existing advisories and added 4 new bodies of water to its PFAS advisory list.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses village enhancement, speed tables
The Select Board discussed the responsibilities of the Village Enhancement Committee and reviewed the results of a speed table survey during their Monday meeting.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine urged to raise wages for home health aides, long-term care workers
The Maine Center for Economic Policy recommends that health support workers be paid at least 140% of minimum wage, or $19.80 per hour.
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Wilton residents approve firetruck purchase for East Dixfield department
WILTON — Voters at Monday’s annual town meeting authorized the purchase of a firetruck to be shared with the East Dixfield Fire Department and approved appropriating an estimated $2.2 million in undedicated revenue to reduce property taxes. The firetruck purchase will be through a lease-purchase agreement for up to $400,000. The cost will be shared […]