The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was sentenced to serve 9 months for possessing child pornography starting June 1. Jail officials say he was released early for good behavior.
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South Portland schools DEI coordinator resigns after receiving racist email
Mohammed Albehadli, the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator, received ‘the most vile email’ Superintendent Timothy Matheney has seen in his 35 years as an educator.
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Department veteran chosen to lead reforms of Maine’s child protection agency
Bobbi Johnson, a 30-year veteran in the state’s child welfare office, will take over leadership of the agency after the former director resigned amid a legislative review of child deaths.
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New 3-year transportation plan includes $4.74 billion in projects and investments
State officials say the plan provides significant investment in Maine’s roads and bridges while also moving forward on initiatives to combat climate change.
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Maine’s beaches and coastal parks took a beating last week. Will they recover?
State officials say it’s still too early to tell how badly some areas were damaged and how long-lasting the impacts might be.
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Maine State Police identify victims in double fatal crash in Washington County
A sedan carrying 2 people crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a loaded logging truck on Route 9 in Township 30, police say.
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Update: Waterville police continue to investigate report of armed robbery Wednesday night
Waterville Police say they are “actively following up on all leads” into an armed robbery at the Big Apple store on Elm Street Wednesday night and that more info is expected to be released Friday.
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Illinois man indicted in two criminal cases stemming from alleged assault on his wife in Farmington
Cesar Vergara, 28, was indicted Thursday on several charges including domestic violence aggravated assault and eluding police during an Oct. 23 incident.
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Sheriff: Three arrested, hundreds of plants seized in latest marijuana growing bust at a central Maine residence
Officials said they arrested Huansheng Mai, 75; Yuling Mei, 63; and Yiming Hu, 68. Each was charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana and unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs with more than 500 plants.
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Advocates call for decriminalizing drug possession, but Mills administration strongly opposes bill
Supporters argue that substance use and addiction should be treated as public health issues, not as crimes, but officials warn of unintended consequences.