Police say teenagers were among the victims at the high-rise apartment building.
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Franklin County commission board grows in response to a changing county
Proponents say the increase from three to five commissioners will better represent residents in northern Franklin County.
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At Safe Harbor in Machias, a place for women in recovery – and their kids
The Down East certified recovery home is one of just two in Maine that allows women to bring their children.
Posted inNation & World, News
Body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island
Mosley’s wife said her husband took the wrong route on a hike and collapsed in a place where his body couldn’t easily be seen.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop Town Council rejects proposed $13.7 million school budget, sends it back to School Board
The Winthrop School Board’s special meeting to reconsider the school budget is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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Mt. Blue High School celebrates class of 2024’s perseverance
The Farmington school awarded diplomas to 163 students at Sunday’s graduation ceremony.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote
The move comes as first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union’s parliamentary election.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Early estimates suggest a shift to the far right as European Union election nears an end
The European Union, which has its roots in the defeat of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, kept the hard right to the fringes of politics for decades.
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Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel’s war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Netanyahu did not formulate a new plan for postwar Gaza.
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HealthReach recognized by Breathe Easy Maine
WATERVILLE — Connie Coggins, HealthReach president & CEO, recently announced that HealthReach has received the highest award level for tobacco-free achievements. The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Breathe Easy Maine initiative recognized 44 healthcare, hospital, higher education and behavioral health organizations, as well as four individual Gold Star Champions, for efforts to address tobacco use […]