Portland police arrested 36-year-old Deng Malual on Monday afternoon. He is charged with murder in the death of Clarence James Pearson.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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$35 million Waterville housing project slated to launch next year
Head of Falls Village is expected to include two buildings with 18 workforce and 45 market-rate apartments on the corner of Front and Temple streets in downtown Waterville.
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Panel on communicating with deaf patients gets early lesson when interpreter can’t be seen
Formed by the Legislature earlier this year, the task force has become more urgent following the Oct. 25 shooting in Lewiston. Four of the 18 people killed and 5 of the 13 injured were members of the Deaf community.
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Maine loon population dips for a 2nd year, but the chicks are booming
This is not the first time Maine’s loon population has declined for a short period in the midst of its long-term recovery.
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Farmington woman charged after police officer was pushed
Sayward A. Sweetser, 38, is accused of shoving the shoulder of officer Ariana Bacon.
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Skowhegan businesses report strong — but unpredictable — start to holiday season
Several businesses, including some that are new to the downtown area, reported solid sales.
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Plan to add teaching of Holocaust, genocide to science education draws questions from Maine teachers
A science teachers organization testified before the state that adding the proposed content to education standards without providing professional training for teachers could jeopardize science education.
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Fire destroys mobile home Monday in Jay
Smoke was billowing out the back of the home at 8 Maude Lane when Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker arrived.
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Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm
Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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Maine’s labor movement sees big shift from small unions
Although the total number of unionized workers in Maine is historically low, there is a trend afoot among workers who feel emboldened, and that could lead to more unionization efforts.