Songbird Farm is one of a growing number of farms found to be contaminated with so-called forever chemicals from sludge fertilizer spread on fields, once a common, state-sanctioned practice.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Edgecomb man charged with murder in toddler’s Christmas morning death
Tyler Witham-Jordan, 29, was charged Friday with killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, Makinzlee Handrahan, more than nine months after authorities ruled her death a homicide.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon Falls woman’s death ruled homicide; Pittston man in critical condition from gun shot
Police say there is no threat to the public.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Questions 5 through 8: What you need to know about the proposed constitutional amendments
The 4 proposed amendments include Question 6, which would reverse a provision of the Maine Constitution that currently keeps a section on tribal obligations from being printed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Family members sue Scarborough inn over woman’s fatal fall from cliff
The sister and daughter of the Georgia woman are seeking $1 million from the owners of the Black Point Inn on Prouts Neck.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Local & State, Politics
Question 4: What you need to know about the right-to-repair referendum
The technology to keep your vehicle on the road is changing. This referendum deals with who should have the right to repair it.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine safety net spending has tripled since start of pandemic
With costs ballooning, state lawmakers are looking at ways to restructure the state’s General Assistance program to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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Climate demonstrators call for L.L. Bean to discourage fossil fuel investment
Demonstrators have been stationed outside the Freeport flagship retail store for weeks, calling for the company to discourage Citibank from investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure or to divest entirely.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, News
Hallowell Pride Alliance complaint citing Fire Department ‘bias’ prompts city probe
In addition to the allegations of bias, city officials are working to address the lack of staffing during parades.