The boy’s father and sister were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials say.
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What Supreme Court decision on protected status for Haitians and Syrians means for Maine
A statewide legal support group has helped hundreds of Haitians get Temporary Protected Status in recent years.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Mother, grandmother sentenced to a decade in prison for their roles in Bangor 10-year-old’s death
The mother and grandmother of Braxtyn Smith, who died in 2024 after months of physical and sexual abuse, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Maine’s high court vacates order terminating mother’s parental rights
The state supreme court found that the guardian ad litem who waived the mother’s parental rights was appointed without notice or a hearing.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Farmington hospital launches addiction medicine program
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital has launched a new outpatient addiction medicine program to expand coordinated treatment for substance use disorders and related conditions.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
National Guard helicopter rescues 2 rock climbers stuck on Mount Katahdin
The duo from Virginia encountered a severe thunderstorm and spent a night on the mountain while attempting a technical route on the Flat Iron.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
Posted inNews
Maine met its housing goals last year, but not where it’s most needed
The state issued almost 7,500 building permits last year, exceeding its goal. Meeting it will be harder in the future.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, News, Things to Do
What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.