About 4 acres burned on Route 202 after a vehicle fire spread to woods and low brush on Central Maine Power property.
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Winthrop High School announces first quarter honor roll
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. High honors Seniors: Ashley Arsenault, Colton Baird, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Cody Cobb, Caroline Corgan, Samantha Cruz, Riley Fyfe, Will Grant, Logan Harrison, Katherine Hart, Lauren Miller, Anabeth Murphy, Sylvia […]
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Messalonskee High School lists first quarter honor roll
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Seniors High honors with distinction: Gregory Bard, Brynne Barron, Ty Bernier, Matthew Bressette, Spencer Brittner, Drake Brunelle, Nolan Cain, Gabrielle Colfer, Jackson Collman, Beckett Cote, Pierce Coughlin, Sofia Derosby, Zachary Dionne, Braelyn […]
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Man convicted of murder in killing of Laken Riley, Georgia woman whose death became political flashpoint
Jose Ibarra was found guilty of all 10 counts against him, including murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault. He faces life in prison, either with or without the possibility of parole.
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Update: Lock-in at Gardiner-area schools cleared after ‘known safety concern’
No threat was made directly against the schools Wednesday morning, but no one was allowed into school buildings for a short time, Superintendent Patricia Hopkins said.
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Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says
The Sanford-based company has found small levels of bacteria in water used in their toothpaste and to clean manufacturing equipment.
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Solon mill fined for April incident in which employee was injured
Inspection records show Kennebec Lumber Co. was issued two violations from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and fined $5,600.50, but has not had many other major incidents in recent years.
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How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?
Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
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To improve economy, Maine must address struggling youth and high cost of living, report finds
A prolonged worker shortage is holding back the state economy, according the Maine Economic Growth Council and Maine Development Foundation.
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Woman sentenced to 9 months in prison for embezzling $800,000 from Waterville lawyer
Sarah Nale, 39, of Winslow stole more than $800,000 over 20 years from the Waterville lawyer for whom she worked, officials said.