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Investigation continues into death of Milford toddler
The medical examiner’s office is waiting for test results to determine the cause of death of Eleanora McLaughlin.
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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
The U.S. CDC reported high or very high levels of the variant in over half the states Tuesday.
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Harpswell farm shuts down in dispute between farmers, landowner
Joe and Laura Grady, longtime operators of Two Coves Farm on Harpswell Neck , have been ordered to vacate the property.
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Loon rescued on Smithfield pond dies a week later
The loon rescued Dec. 7 was emaciated, had a lung infection and the start of frostbite, according to Avian Haven’s executive director, who offers tips for how to help keep wild animals safe.
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Clinton police to tone down humor, satire on social media
The police department plans to change its official Facebook presence to reflect a more professional, informational format.
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How the University of Maine is planning its future while dealing with an $18 million budget deficit
The state’s flagship university is undergoing a major strategic planning process intended to respond to today’s challenges in higher ed, from revenue struggles to academic shifts.
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Republican lawmakers call for accountability after MaineCare provider accused of fraud
Republican leaders also said Rep. Deqa Dhalac, a South Portland Democrat who formerly worked for a nonprofit that is a sister organization to the company accused of fraud, should step down from the Legislature’s budget committee.
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MOFGA cuts 6 positions
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association announced the layoffs this month, citing a loss of federal funding and future budget projections.
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Maine abortion providers to ask state lawmakers for more funding
The request seeks to offset the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning.