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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
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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Posted inMaine, News
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 inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine schools must remain places of hope | Opinion
When democratic society feels fragile, public education is one of the better tools we have to sustain it.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, 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, Maine, 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, Maine, News, Politics
Governor candidates Troy Jackson, Bobby Charles will debate Wednesday in Auburn
The debate will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch on Feb. 25.
Posted inMaine, 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, Maine, 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, Maine, 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.