Police arrested Heidi Tasker, 36, on Friday and charged her in the death of Luke Norris, 41.
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Franklin County register of probate sues county administrator, former commissioner
Heidi Jordan contends she was inappropriately placed on administrative leave after her dog nipped a county janitor.
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Kennebec Savings named official bank of Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team
Kennebec Savings Bank has been named the official bank of Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s first professional men’s soccer team. “Launching a professional soccer club takes more than just passion — it takes strong partnerships and expert support,” Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder and chief community officer of Hearts, said in a news release. “Kennebec Savings Bank […]
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Hallowell’s Healthy Communities of the Capital Area hires new staff
HALLOWELL — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has hired Anna Pellerin as substance use prevention coordinator and Isabelle Stevens as tobacco prevention coordinator. Pellerin and Stevens will be responsible for planning and implementing policy, systems and environmental change strategies with community partners to address tobacco and substance use. Pellerin, a recent graduate of Clark […]
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Turnpike says to disregard customer service message at tollbooths
An E-ZPass ‘system interruption’ is causing some drivers to see the message and red or yellow lights as they pass through the tolls.
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New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks
The founder of Planson International, which provides IT and communications support for USAID recipients in developing countries, says its revenue could be cut in half this year if the dismantling of USAID stands.
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Public hearing on public access to Swan Island set for Monday
State lawmakers are working to restore ferry service to the island in the Kennebec River.
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Augusta woman gets nine months for stealing shopping cart full of liquor
Samantha Berube pleads guilty to thefts in three counties, including “all the high end liquor” from a Hannaford store.
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MaineGeneral Health to lay off more than 100 workers to address budget shortfalls
The layoffs will occur in mid-April, president and CEO Nathan Howell said.
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Farm tractor safety courses planned this spring
The Kennebec County session will be held in Sidney, starting April 14, and the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc counties session will be held in Topsham, starting April 22.