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First group of Maine immigrants cut off from aid as a result of 2015 reform

by Megan Gray July 3, 2017January 29, 2018

And the 24-month cap is likely to end General Assistance for dozens more asylum seekers over the next 12 months in Portland and other cities.

Business, Local & State, News

Fireworks enthusiasts keep Pyro City busy ahead of July Fourth

by Jason Pafundi July 2, 2017January 29, 2018

Having the holiday fall on a Tuesday shouldn’t impact business, a manager said, because a lot of people have an extended four-day weekend and extra time to shop.

Local & State, News

Missing 15-year-old Westbrook girl is found safe

by Matt Byrne June 29, 2017January 29, 2018

Madison Brown was last seen Tuesday on Brown Street in Westbrook.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Fayette woman allegedly rams car, destroys garage bay at ex-husband’s home

by STAFF REPORT June 28, 2017January 29, 2018

Breanne Hewins, 40, faces charges of aggravated criminal mischief and obstructing the report of a crime, according to Maine State Police.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Driver in deadly May 12 crash in Mount Vernon told police he ‘was the most sober’ of his group

by Betty Adams June 27, 2017February 20, 2018

Tyler Goucher, 21, of Wayne, faces manslaughter, aggravated assault, drunken driving charges after the death of Ethan J. Russell, 19, of Wayne.

Local & State, News

Teenager reported missing in Westbrook is found safe

by Megan Gray June 26, 2017January 29, 2018

Police thank everyone who got the word out and report that Jaedyn Smith, 15, has been located.

Local & State, News

Medical Examiner: Chelsea man shot at least 3 times outside West Gardiner home

by STAFF REPORT June 26, 2017January 29, 2018

State police haven’t announced whether they’ll file charges following the June 17 shooting.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Wayne man arrested on manslaughter charge after Mount Vernon crash

by Staff Report June 23, 2017February 20, 2018

Tyler Goucher also has been charged with operating under the influence since the crash in May, in which one passenger was killed and another was seriously injured.