Cliff Hannon, who was the only person at the Lakeview Drive home when the blast happened, is in critical condition in a Portland hospital.
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Following social media spat, Manning says he’s resigning from Gardiner-area school board
While he announced his resignation on Facebook on Tuesday, he has not notified Maine School Administrative District 11 officials that he intends to step down.
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Suspect in fatal U-Haul crash in Clinton located on I-95
The driver in Tuesday’s crash fled the scene and was found Thursday evening.
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On Thanksgiving, this South Portland store is a savior
With most retailers closed, the DiPietro’s Market offers hope to customers desperate for a last-minute bottle of wine or can of cranberry sauce. It’s one of the shop’s busiest days.
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Scottish Rite Masons expect record numbers at Thanksgiving dinner
The free dinner, held at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, will welcome around 200 people, with 440 receiving a delivered meal.
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Watch a rehabilitated seal return to the Atlantic in Phippsburg
The public send-off was the 100th seal release for Maine’s marine mammal rescue group.
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Catalyst for Change clothing brand opening new storefront in Kennebunk
The company, which raises money and awareness for causes like suicide prevention, closed its Biddeford location last year. But founder Kyle Poissonnier says it’s felt like something’s missing ever since.
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Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore
The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.
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Research on cellphone use in classes mirrors positive outcomes at Mt. Blue
A growing body of research shows that removing phones from classrooms improves student focus, behavior and academic performance.
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Is it illegal in Maine to hunt near a building without permission? | Fact brief
The state’s laws regulating how far hunters must stay from buildings were adjusted in 2021 to encompass bows and crossbows.