The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
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Scuba diver’s body found near Nubble Light in York
The incident occurred a day after another diver was rescued in the same area.
York police seek help in search for missing woman
82-year-old Alice M. Schmidt of Cape Neddick has been missing since Tuesday afternoon and suffers from memory issues.
CMP restores power to most customers after severe thunderstorms
Crews worked through the night and the day Sunday restoring electricity to all but 250 customers in York County by Sunday evening.
York Hospital sanctioned after 2 unlicensed doctors participated in surgeries
In one case, in August, the father of a patient ‘scrubbed in’ during her cesarean section.
Second round of winter storm likely to make morning commute ‘a mess’
With snow and gusty winds in the forecast for much of Tuesday, schools have canceled classes and state government offices will be closed until 11 a.m.
Schools and businesses stay closed, and thousands have another dark night in storm’s wake
Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.
CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
The nor’easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
Maine labor board dismisses York County deputies’ grievances
The ruling noted ‘hostility’ in labor-management relations.
With traffic deaths up 24%, police ramp up drunken-driving patrols for holiday weekend
Officials expect more than 1 million vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Labor Day weekend, and police agencies across Maine will be watching for impaired drivers.