Chefs, cooks and bartenders at Maine’s summer resorts and restaurants return for the season rested and rejuvenated after other jobs and other types of work.
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Rhode Island shooter worked at Bath Iron Works
Pawtucket police say the shooter killed their ex-wife and adult son and wounded 3 others during a youth hockey game Monday.
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Augusta philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. killed in Maryland
Fuller, 87, had lived in Winthrop when he and his wife contributed to a range of civic projects in Augusta.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News
Report on Franklin County jail shows positive progress, ongoing challenges
A new medical wing, more meeting space and work toward full staffing are highlights of the report.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine considers how to untether itself from federal vaccine rollbacks
Last week, Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Governor candidates Troy Jackson, Bobby Charles will debate in Auburn next week
The debate will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch on Feb. 25.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Not This President Day’ protest catches eyes in Waterville
Protesters said the Trump administration goes against what Presidents’ Day stands for.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Did Canada retroactively expand citizenship by descent in 2025? | Fact brief
The change allows anyone who can prove their descent from a Canadian ancestor to be recognized as a citizen. Earlier rules limited automatic citizenship by descent to the first generation born outside Canada.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins supports voter ID requirements approved by US House
The SAVE America Act would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and a photo ID to cast ballots, in federal races.