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Posted inMaine
Maine sees some rain, but not enough to make up for a dry fall
This week’s rain, though beneficial, won’t make much of a dent in 6 to 9-inch rainfall deficits throughout the state, the National Weather Service said.
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Posted inMaine
Maine proposes major staffing changes for assisted living and residential care facilities
The proposed regulations come after an 18-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and ProPublica found dozens of violations at the state’s largest facilities.
Posted inMaine, News
Police identify victim, suspect in Belgrade shooting
Christina Bell, 58, was shot in the head Sunday morning at her home. Her son, Samuel Bell, 26, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault in the shooting, according to officials.
Posted inMaine, News
Firefighters, other community members remember Duane Bickford, former Fairfield fire chief
Bickford died Nov. 15 at his home. He was 66.
Posted inMaine
Maine Recovery Council approves $13.9 million in projects
The projects, selected from more than 120 applications, include a methadone clinic in Aroostook County, a syringe service program in Hancock County, and recovery homes in Franklin County.
Posted inNews
Pickup truck destroyed by fire on Route 4 in Turner
Due to the fire, a propane tank in the bed of the pickup truck exploded and ammunition inside the truck discharged, officials said. No injuries were reported.
Posted inMaine, News
Tractor-trailer hits utility pole, causing power outage in Norridgewock
The Canadian truck’s awning hit the pole at about 5:15 p.m. Friday, cutting power to about 1,500 Central Maine Power Co. customers.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Forecasters warn of possible winter storms across U.S. during Thanksgiving week
Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire and northern Maine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine
Photographer Paul Caponigro, who died this month in Cushing, brought a spiritual quality to his work
He was among America’s foremost landscape photographers.