Five HIV cases have been detected in the county so far this year, following 30 cases recorded in Bangor since 2023.
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Portland parent deported after ICE arrest near Talbot school
Denis Omar Rivera Martinez was not able to appear in court on a domestic violence charge after immigration officials removed him from the country.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Things to Do
5 don’t-miss exhibits as Maine’s busy fair season ramps up
Historic villages, a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ recreation, and a real rodeo are just some of the many highlights at the state’s agricultural fairs this year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Guides, Life & Culture, Local & State, Outdoors, Things to Do
Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
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South Portland teen found not guilty of school shooting plot
Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.
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Corrections union wants Cumberland County sheriff removed from office
The union claims Sheriff Kevin Joyce committed an ethical – and possibly criminal – violation when he issued a news release 4 years ago blaming a jail guard for assaulting an inmate.
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Biddeford landlord claims CMP double-billed her and tenants for nearly 20 years
Maureen Verreault says Central Maine Power Co. overcharged her from February 2005 to January 2023 but will only reimburse her for 6 years of overbilling.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Snow blankets central Maine, sending cars sliding
While the first storm of 2024 was expected to wrap up by about 8 p.m. Sunday, leaving 4 to 8 inches of snow across the region, forecasters said they are expecting more storms Tuesday and Friday.
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Two rabies cases, including a rare cat case, reported in Kennebec County amid summer uptick
After an early spike in rabies reports earlier this year, officials are now urging caution and offering tips to avoid contact with bats, which are most active from late July to early September.
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Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory
It’s not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.