Crosspoint Church accused Maine of discriminating against religious schools whose policies violate the state’s Human Rights Act. The state says giving them taxpayer dollars would allow discrimination against students.
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Rural Energy for America Program funding available
Current applications must be submitted by March 15.
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Bingham man with sex offense history indicted on charges he sexually assaulted minors last July
Christopher C. Cates, 48, of Bingham, who is a lifetime registered sexual offender, was indicted earlier this month on charges he sexually assaulted multiple children and later attempted to interfere in the investigation into his conduct following his arrest.
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Maine man sues Bangor YMCA for allegedly failing to stop sexual abuse in 1970s
Wayne Quimby said he was 13 when his basketball coach sexually assaulted him after practice, 5 years after the coach had been charged with a sex-related crime.
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Bangor police investigating death of child
Bangor police said that the child arrived at the hospital on Sunday morning and died that night.
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Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.
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Dental health clinic to hold Give Kids a Smile Day in Bangor Feb. 23
Free dental cleanings and exams are available for children.
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Bangor dental health clinic to offer free appointments for children Feb. 23
BANGOR — The University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Clinic plans to host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day in partnership with the American Dental Association. The event is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic, located on UMA’s Bangor campus at 201 […]
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Hybrid workshops on starting seeds indoors set for February
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshop, designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors. The free course will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats. The in-person workshop is set for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Bangor Public Library, […]
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Ag department offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers
BANGOR — Agricultural operations in Maine have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options […]