The new system will help officials track, record and process cases; a report last fall found caseworkers were overwhelmed trying to keep track of at-risk children.
Steve Ericson
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State eases rules on drinking in state parks
A permit system is being used for specific events such as weddings and private parties in state parks.
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Man charged with arson in fire that damaged two Lincoln businesses
Cody Ferguson’s attorney says he denies the charge.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Mistrial declared for Buxton selectwoman charged with slapping town official
Jean Harmon’s attorney says he doesn’t know if she’ll be retried on the misdemeanor charge.
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Brunswick task force sets out to help asylum seekers
Almost two dozen have arrived in town, and more may be on the way, officials say.
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Iran’s president hints at a trade for seized British ship
The U.K. would have to take similar steps and release an Iranian oil tanker seized off Gibraltar earlier this month.
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Massachusetts governor to seek disaster declaration for Cape Cod tornado
The twister and high winds caused extensive damage and knocked out power to tens of thousands Tuesday.
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Immigrant man, 3 children attacked by teens with BB guns
Police say the Oklahoma City man was reluctant to report the attack because he was in the country illegally.
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Girl tossed in air after bison charges Yellowstone tourists
Bison charges group of tourists, tosses girl into air in Yellowstone National park
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New threat to fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral: Heat wave
The chief architect of France’s historic monuments says he’s afraid the heat wave sweeping Europe could cause the vaulted ceiling in fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral to collapse