Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife on Sunday, directed two films adapted from works by the Maine author, ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘Misery.’
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Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.
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Eight Maine Subway locations reopen
Eight locations were ordered closed by the state last Wednesday
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High-speed chase through Chelsea, Windsor, Augusta ends with arrest, shots fired
Dustin Smith, 33, was treated for an injury caused by a bullet graze before he was jailed in Augusta.
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Former SpaceX engineer ends longshot bid for US Senate in Maine
Phillip Rench, a political newcomer from Waterboro, faced an uphill battle as an independent against Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democrats, including Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Schools and Education
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The release of the lone person of interest leaves law enforcement without any known suspect in the weekend shooting that killed 2 students and injured 9.
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More loons are filling Maine’s lakes with their ghostlike calls
Maine Audubon says an annual count of common loons found more adults and chicks this year than last.
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Start Here: Filling Maine’s worker shortage + Road debate could lead to lawsuit
What you need to know today.
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These Maine homes get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
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New construction training program aims to fill Maine’s worker shortage
The Maine Community College System and Associated General Contractors of Maine are establishing a pre-apprenticeship program to prepare adult Mainers for in-demand building trades.