A Jay woman said she followed the driver, August Darge, 60, on Route 2 in Canaan because he appeared to be intoxicated. Shortly afterward, police said, Darge’s pickup hit the woman’s vehicle.
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House censures Republican lawmakers who said Lewiston shooting was God’s response to abortion expansion
House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross requires Reps. Michael Lemelin and Shelley Rudnicki to read a formal apology on the House floor before restoring their right to speak during floor debates.
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Army Reserve captain failed to follow medical directives after Lewiston gunman was hospitalized
And the state’s former chief medical examiner said his office knew who the victims were on the night of the shooting, but Maine State Police told his office not to share the information.
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Maine Legislature advances abortion, gender care shield bill after heated debate
The legislation to shield providers of legally protected abortion and gender-affirming care from hostile, out-of-state litigation faces more votes in both chambers before going to the governor.
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Acadia to receive $1 million for ecosystem restoration, climate change projects
The park says it will use a 2-eyed seeing approach, which is the practice of integrating indigenous knowledge with Western science.
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USPS draws fire for plan to shift some operations from Hampden to Scarborough
The move is criticized by union leaders and opposed by Sen. Susan Colllins and Rep. Jared Golden, who plans to introduce legislation freezing the consolidation mail processing centers nationwide.
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After debate, lawmakers approve bill to license contractors in Maine
L.D. 1929 received initial approval from the House of Representatives and Senate this week, but could face opposition from the Mills administration, which filed testimony against the bill last session.
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Hundreds get a look as new Augusta Police Station opens doors for public tour
A grand opening was held Wednesday for the new, $20.5 million Augusta Police Station, where police are expected to move in a couple of weeks.
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Maine bill limiting tobacco sales would impact just 1 store
The House approved a bill Tuesday that would ban the sale of tobacco products within 300 feet of schools. But it would impact only 1 store in the state – and it’s in Portland’s West End.
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Franklin County commissioners remove Wilton man from opioid committee
No reason was given for removal of Keith Amato from the panel.