The city says the new shelter, providing housing for up to 179 people, will open up about 120 beds at the Homeless Services Center and hopefully get people off the streets.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine State Police investigating 2 deaths in Searsmont
Two adults were found dead in a home Monday afternoon, police said.
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Maine man pleads guilty to threatening shooting at New Hampshire school
Kyle Hendrickson was accused of posting a video with a gun outside Portsmouth High School in which he threatened to ‘shoot up the school.’
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Maine Bureau of Insurance warns of ACA scams, substandard plans
To find an Affordable Care Act plan, visit www.CoverME.gov.
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Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine’s senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.
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Police tentatively identify 1 of 2 people who died in tent fires in Portland, Sanford
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the unrelated fires, or the identity of the person who died in Sanford.
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Housing project at former Waterville mill moves forward after developer secures financing
North River Co. plans to transform the former Lockwood Mill at 6 Water St. into 65 affordable apartments and some commercial space as part of the $40 million project.
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Hallowell city manager reprimanded for initial response to Pride Alliance complaint
City Manager Gary Lamb was reprimanded in a letter from the City Council for his initial response to a complaint brought by the Hallowell Pride Alliance about the Fire Department’s not providing traffic and safety coverage for the group’s annual parade.
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Wilton pedestrian hit by truck, dies at scene in Wilton
Life saving measures were used but were unsuccesful in reviving Levi Jewell, 29, who was walking in the same direction as traffic.
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Wilton pedestrian hit by truck, dies at scene in Wilton
Life saving measures were used but were unsuccesful in reviving Levi Jewell, 29, who was walking in the same direction as traffic.